Montana Offers Property Tax Refunds for Missed Homestead Deadlines

The Government of Montana is offering property tax refunds to eligible homeowners who missed the 2026 deadline for the reduced homestead rate under the Homestead Act. Eligible residents can begin receiving these refunds on January 1, 2027.

To qualify for the refund, homeowners must have owned the property during the 2026 tax year and used it as their primary residence for at least seven months of that year. Additionally, applicants must have paid all 2026 and prior-year property taxes in full.

Homeowners can claim the refund through a state signup portal. The application process requires the submission of a Social Security number, the property's geocode, contact information, and a mailing address for the refund delivery.