Montana Disabled Veteran (MDV) Property Tax Assistance Program
Who qualifies
- Income limit
- $72,229Reduction depends on income and status. Single: 100% for $0-$48,152; 80% $48,153-$52,968; 70% $52,969-$57,781; 50% $57,782-$62,598. Married or head of household: 100% $0-$57,781; 80% $57,782-$62,598; 70% $62,599-$67,412; 50% $67,413-$72,229. Unmarried surviving spouse: 100% $0-$40,127; 80% $40,128-$44,942; 70% $44,943-$49,758; 50% $49,759-$54,573. Above these ranges there is no reduction. Adjusted annually for inflation. income_limit field records the $72,229 married/HoH outer ceiling.
- VA disability
- At least 100% service-connected disability
- Ownership
- Must own and occupy the home as a primary residence.
- Residency
- Home must be the veteran's (or eligible surviving spouse's) primary residence in Montana.
How much it saves
Worked example — a $300,000 home at Montana's median effective rate (~0.71%):
~$2,124/year
Estimate — this is an estimate, not a quoted bill.
Your county's rate differs — use the calculator for a figure tuned to where you live.
How to apply
- Application required: Yes
- Deadline: April 15.
- Renewal: other — The application remains active as long as the owner continues to own and live in the home.
- Official application form
Combining with other exemptions
Taken instead of PTAP; provides larger, income-tiered reductions for 100%-rated disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
Official sources:
Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.