Legislators need to pass lasting property tax relief before going home
- Montana legislators debate property tax relief proposals as their session nears adjournment in less than two weeks.
- Persistent inflation and record housing costs drive unprecedented property tax increases, financially pressuring residents.
- Lawmakers have yet to agree on effective relief, debating over a dozen bills without success while avoiding unintended consequences.
- AARP Montana supports the Governor's proposal, stating it "reduces property tax rates" for primary homes.
- Meaningful and lasting relief must pass this session because homeowners cannot afford further delay.
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Governor Braun Says Current Property Tax Bill Is Both a Victory and a Start
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More on property tax relief, report 16
As the Legislature moves into its final days, the matter of property tax relief is far from settled. Three House bills are still alive in the Senate, including HB 231, HB 155 and HB 528. HB 231 does the best job of providing tax relief for working and middle class families. HB 155 is similar to HB 231, but offers more benefits to upper income households with expensive homes or multiple...
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