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HB 528

Revise property tax rates for agricultural, residential, and commercial property

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Byrne

Montana HB 528 would have revised property tax rates for agricultural, residential, and commercial properties but failed in the Senate after multiple amendment and concurrence motions.

(H) Died in Process
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Bill Summary · HB 528

Legislative bill overview

HB 528 sought to modify Montana's property tax rate structure across agricultural, residential, and commercial property classifications. The bill did not advance past the Senate, dying in process after multiple failed motions to amend and concur during second reading consideration.

Why is this important

Property tax rates directly affect homeowners, farmers, and business owners' annual tax burdens and influence state and local government revenues for schools, infrastructure, and services. Changes to tax classification rates can shift the tax burden between different property types and have cascading effects on affordability and economic competitiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Agricultural vs. residential vs. commercial burden shift – Any reallocation of tax rates would benefit some property classes while disadvantaging others, creating winners and losers among constituencies
  • Local government revenue impact – Changes to property tax rates affect funding streams for counties, schools, and municipalities, potentially requiring compensatory measures
  • Implementation complexity – Revising assessment and classification systems involves administrative costs and transition periods that could create temporary inequities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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