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MT HB878

Bill

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Thane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases funding from the Permanent Coal Tax Trust Fund for low-income and moderate-income housing loans from $65 million to $115 million (a $50 million increase)
  • The Montana Board of Housing administers these funds for loans to develop and preserve homes and apartments for eligible applicants
  • Removes the requirement that projects funded with these loans be subject to property taxes (previously only tribal land projects were exempt)
  • Eligible projects include multifamily rental housing and mobile home parks, with loans limited to 95% of total development costs in first lien position
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Authorize additional funding for coal trust loan program for housing

Appropriations

Last Action

(H) Died in Process

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Taxation3/27/2025

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