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Unqualified Montana landlords to see higher property taxes after exemption deadline passes

Thousands of additional property owners applied for a tax exemption after the deadline to do so was extended by three weeks, but the final numbers still lagged behind previous estimates, leading some to worry that many landlords will see higher property taxes and, by extension, impose higher rents. After huge

Republican legislator rolls out new property tax cap initiative

A new initiative to cap local property tax increases at 2% was rolled out Monday by Republican legislator Wylie Galt of Martinsdale. The initiative would amend the state Constitution to cap property tax increases by all local governments at 2%, except for increases related to property improvements, like a new

City subsidizing landlords under Missoula pilot program to house homeless

A pilot program administered by the City of Missoula aims to get more homeless people into housing by providing landlords financial compensation for renting out their market-rate units. The Landlord Engagement Pilot Program is meant to strengthen tenant and landlord relationships while incentivizing landlords to rent to more at-

Montana state senator pushes ballot measure to cap property tax increases at 2%

MONTANA — A Montana state senator is working to put a constitutional initiative on the November ballot that would cap local property tax increases at 2% per year. State Senator Wylie Galt says the measure is in response to rising property taxes across Montana. The cap would apply to all kinds

Montana nears deadline for landlords to avoid second-home tax

Montana nears deadline for landlords to avoid second-home tax

After a multi-week extension, Montana’s state revenue department will stop accepting applications from landlords seeking to shield themselves from the state’s impending second-home tax at midnight Friday. As of Thursday, a spokesperson for the state Department of Revenue said the agency had so far received roughly

Six historic Butte buildings selected for revitalization grant

Six historic Butte buildings selected for revitalization grant

BUTTE, Mont. – Butte, a city renowned for its historic architecture, is set to breathe new life into its century-old buildings. County officials are taking steps to restore these landmarks through a significant grant. Several historic sites in Uptown Butte are poised for restoration. Butte-Silver Bow County secured nearly

Gianforte steps into property tax dispute, asks Supreme Court to decide before ‘27 session

Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday waded directly into the conflict over a transformational property tax law that’s now being litigated by GOP lawmakers, urging the Montana Supreme Court to take up the case and settle the dispute before the Legislature gavels in next year. Attorneys for the governor