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MT HB836

Bill

Status

Failed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott Rosenzweig

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a property tax deferral loan program allowing eligible homeowners to borrow the difference between their current property taxes and their 2022 property tax amounts
  • Eligibility limited to Montana residents age 62 or older with at least 20% home equity, or surviving spouses of qualifying property owners who meet equity and residency requirements
  • Applicants must meet Board of Housing income limits, own and occupy their primary residence for 5+ years, and maintain hazard insurance
  • Loans accrue simple interest at the prime mortgage rate or 5% (whichever is less) and become due upon death of the owner, sale/transfer of the property, or fraud determination
  • Transfers $6 million from the general fund to establish the program account by July 1, 2025, administered by the Board of Housing

Legislative Description

Provide for a property tax deferral loan program

Appropriations

Last Action

(S) Died in Standing Committee

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Taxation4/9/2025
Appropriations3/28/2025
Taxation3/18/2025

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