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Property tax
Montana's tiered class rates, the homestead reduced rate and its refund window, and what any of it does to an escrow payment.
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Property tax
Second Homes and Short-Term Rentals Are Taxed at 1.90% in Montana
No tiering, no relief. What the flat rate does to a Big Sky or Whitefish purchase, and why loan occupancy is a separate question.
8 min read · Last reviewed September 2026
Property tax
Missed the Montana Homestead Rate Deadline? There Is a Refund Window
The 2026 enrollment deadline has passed. If you bought a home and were never enrolled, the refund claim runs January 1 to May 31, 2027.
8 min read · Last reviewed September 2026
Property tax
Montana's Tiered Property Tax Rates and What They Do to Your Payment
The class rate is not your tax bill. Here is the actual chain from market value to the number your servicer collects.
8 min read · Last reviewed September 2026