Get property tax rebate filing assistance in Ekalaka later this month

Governor Gianforte signed House Bills 222 and 816 into law in 2023. Those laws provide property tax relief to eligible taxpayers in Montana. Montana homeowners are able to claim their property tax rebate up to $675 at getmyrebate.mt.gov. Claims must be filed by October 1, 2024.

To qualify, you must be a Montana taxpayer who was billed and paid property taxes on your principal residence, and have done the following:

• Owned a Montana residence for at least seven months in 2023;

• Lived in this Montana residence for at least seven months in 2023;

• Were billed for property taxes, including special assessments and other fees, on this residence; and

• Paid property taxes on this residence

To claim the rebate, taxpayers may apply at either getmyrebate.mt.gov or by paper form.

The application requires the physical address, geocode, amount of property taxes paid as shown on the property tax bill, and the names and social security numbers of the taxpayer and any spouse or dependents.

The Department of Revenue has created several tools on getmyrebate.mt.gov to aid taxpayers in compiling this information, including a video demonstrating how to find a property's geocode.

Taxpayers may choose how they receive the rebate during their application process. The quickest way to get the rebate is by direct deposit to a bank account. However, taxpayers can also have their rebate mailed to them by check.

The department will process claims as they are received, and distribute rebates by December 31, 2024.

A representative from the Montana Department of Revenue was at Carter County Courthouse this week assisting residents with the application process and answering questions.

There will be a representative in Ekalaka again on September 24th and September 26th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carter County Courthouse.

For additional information about the property tax rebate or to check on the status of the income or property tax rebates secured by Gov. Gianforte in 2023, please visit getmyrebate.mt.gov.