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Committee hears bill to fund property-tax credits for primary residents using lodging and rental-car taxes
Summary
Sen. Carl Glimm told the House Taxation Committee that Senate Bill 90 would create a state property tax assistance fund paid from lodging and rental-car taxes and issue a per-residence credit for primary homeowners; proponents from local governments, business groups and housing coalitions told the committee the approach is simple and transparent.
Senator Carl Glimm opened the hearing on Senate Bill 90 before the House Taxation Committee, describing the bill as a measure to provide property tax assistance for primary residents funded by lodging (bed) tax and rental-car revenue.
The bill would create a state property tax assistance fund and issue a credit on local property tax bills for owner-occupied residences. Senator Glimm said the credit would appear directly on tax bills to increase transparency and could reduce mortgage escrow pressures for homeowners who currently receive post‑assessment rebates.
Proponents told the committee they favor SB 90 because it directs visitor-generated revenues toward offsetting costs residents bear for infrastructure and services. Bob Story of the Montana Taxpayers Association said a dedicated special revenue account would deliver recurring relief. Danny Hess…
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