Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program (MDV)
The Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Assistance Program helps disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse by reducing the property tax rate on their home. The veteran must have 100% disability from an injury related to service.
The MDV reduction is based on income and marriage status as shown on the table below.
For homes on agricultural land or forest land, the benefit applies to the home and one-acre homesite.
Eligibility
To qualify for MDV in Tax Year 2027, you must:
- Own or currently be under a contract to purchase a home
- Live in the home as your primary residence for at least seven months of the year
- Have a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing your current disability status is 100% for a service-connected disability
- Have a 2025 Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI), excluding capital and income losses, less than:
- Single: $64,551 or less
- Married or Head of Household: $74,482 or less
- Unmarried Surviving Spouse: $56,276 or less
An unmarried surviving spouse must also have a letter from the VA showing their deceased spouse
- Died in active duty, or
- Died from a disability related to service or was rated 100% disability at the time of their death
If you are a new Montana resident, include a copy of your 2025 federal income tax return with your completed application.
If you are married, include your spouse’s income in your 2025 FAGI regardless of whether they are a co-owner of the home.
If your only income is from social security, veterans’ benefits and/or other nontaxable sources, include a copy of your social security statement and other income documentation with your completed application.
Benefit
Depending on your marital status and income, the reduction is 100%, 80%, 70%, or 50% of the normal tax rate.
You may use these tables to find which level of reduction you will receive if you qualify for this program for Tax Year 2027.
Income Ranges and Reduction Percentages for the MDV Assistance Program (Tax Year 2027)
The income ranges are updated each year for inflation.
Single Filers
| Minimum income | Maximum income | Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $49,654 | 100% |
| $49,655 | $54,620 | 80% |
| $54,621 | $59,584 | 70% |
| $59,585 | $64,551 | 50% |
Married Filers or Heads of Household
| Minimum income | Maximum income | Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $59,584 | 100% |
| $59,585 | $64,551 | 80% |
| $64,552 | $69,515 | 70% |
| $69,516 | $74,482 | 50% |
Unmarried Surviving Spouses
| Minimum income | Maximum income | Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $41,379 | 100% |
| $41,380 | $46,344 | 80% |
| $46,345 | $51,310 | 70% |
| $51,311 | $56,276 | 50% |
How to Apply
You may apply for MDV by completing and submitting an electronic Montana Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Application or by returning a completed MDV Form (PDF) to your local field office.
Apply by April 15. If you miss the deadline, we will consider your application for the following year.
You have to meet income and property ownership/occupancy requirements every year.
Renewing Assistance
As long as you own and live in your home, your application will remain active. We will send you a letter each year with your current Property Tax Assistance Program status.