How we’re working in the Legislature to fix property taxes

Montana’s property taxes are out of control. That’s why our top priority this session is passing permanent property tax relief for Montanans. And we’re not alone: Governor Gianforte signaled property tax reform is at the top of his to-do list this session in his recent State of the State address.

While we all agree on the need for property tax reform, debate this session will be over how to offer Montanans real, permanent relief on their property tax bills. Here are some solutions-oriented policy proposals that would provide immediate, permanent property tax relief for Montana homeowners:

The Homestead, Comstead, and Agstead Exemption Bill would require that vacation home owners from out-of-state, who do not pay Montana state income taxes, despite contributing to rising cost of living, pay their fair share. This will fund direct, permanent property tax decreases for Montana homeowners and small business owners as well as more affordable rent for those who do not own a home. Every full-time resident of Montana deserves relief, and we can offer that relief simply by demanding that second homeowners pay their fair share.