Montana property taxpayers have been granted an extension, to June 1, in the deadline to apply for two property tax relief programs.
Governor Greg Gianforte said he is extending the deadline to give Montanans with a substantial hardship time to apply for relief.
The extension applies to the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) and the Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Property Tax Assistance Program, which were initially set for April 15.
Gov. Gianforte said that he worked with the state legislature “in an effort to provide property tax relief,” because “property taxes are too high, and homeowners deserve relief.”
PTAP is open to individuals who meet certain criteria based on home ownership, occupancy requirements, and income qualifications. The legislature in 2023 to expanded the program’s eligibility to more Montanans, increasing the eligibility for properties with a market value from $200,000 to $350,000.
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