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Overall Rating: 80/100 · 87,000 veterans (10.7% of population)
Benefit details verified January 2025. Tax exemptions, caps, and eligibility change and can vary by county — always confirm current figures with your county assessor and your Montana Department of Veterans Affairs before you rely on them.
50% exempt starting 2026 (phasing to 100%)
0.85% average effective rate
Income-tested (up to 100% relief)
Montana MDV: 100% rating only; tax reduced 50–100% by income/marital status (TY2026 married 100% relief if income ≤ ~$57,781). No benefit below 100%.
Source ↗No sales tax in Montana
$60,000
VA Medical Center
3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636
(406) 442-6410
24/7 emergency, PTSD residential program, substance abuse, mental health
Tuition assistance
Montana resident veterans, tuition assistance at state schools
4-year value: $12,000
Median Home
$380,000
1BR Rent
$950/mo
COL Index
94
Unemployment
3.1%
Major employers: Billings Clinic, St. Vincent Healthcare, energy sector, state government
Pros: VA clinic, affordable housing, no sales tax, outdoor recreation
Cons: Cold winters, limited property tax relief, remote location
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$0 down, no PMI. Funding fee waived for service-connected veterans.
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