Broadwater County reminders: property tax rebate window open; disabled-veteran solid-waste decal deadline Sept. 1

Broadwater County officials reminded residents at the Aug. 26 commission meeting that the Montana Department of Revenue’s property tax rebate application window is open from Aug. 15 through Oct. 1. County staff said applying for the rebate this year automatically qualifies eligible homeowners for the homestead exemption that will take effect the next tax year.

County staff summarized eligibility guidance from the Department of Revenue: the rebate is intended for qualifying property owners who have used the residence as their primary home for at least seven months. The county message said the rebate amount is up to $400 and that the Department of Revenue’s website provides the full application and guidance.

The commission also noted that Sept. 1 is the deadline to apply for a free solid-waste decal for 100% disabled veterans or an unmarried spouse of a 100% disabled veteran. The application may be picked up at the public-works office or obtained online; applicants must submit required paperwork by the Sept. 1 deadline.

Why this matters: The property tax rebate and homestead-exemption information affects homeowners’ tax filings and eligibility for a reduction next tax year. The solid-waste decal helps reduce or eliminate county landfill fees for qualifying disabled veterans or eligible spouses.

County staff did not provide a contact name in the meeting record for these announcements; residents were directed to the Montana Department of Revenue website for rebate details and to county public works for the decal application.