The Montana Abandoned Mobile Home Tax Exemption Application is a specific legal form designed for owners of house trailers, manufactured homes, or mobile homes that have fallen into disrepair and are no longer suitable for living. Under Montana law, specifically statute 15-6-242, MCA, these structures may be eligible for an exemption from property taxes if they meet strict criteria regarding their condition and usage. The application allows owners to formally request this relief by certifying that the unit is uninhabited due to its poor state and is not being used for other productive purposes like storage or livestock shelter. By submitting this document, the taxpayer initiates a review process where the Department of Revenue evaluates whether the property qualifies to be removed from the tax rolls for the current year. It is a critical tool for reducing the financial burden on owners holding unusable, abandoned mobile structures.
How To File The Application
To file for this exemption, you must submit the completed application to your local Department of Revenue field office. The deadline is strict: the form must be received by March 1 to be considered for the current tax year. You can find the specific mailing address for your local field office by visiting the official Montana Revenue website or by contacting their main office at (406) 444-6900. Once submitted, the department will review your claim and send you a formal letter indicating whether your mobile home qualifies for the tax exemption.
How To Complete The Application Form
Property Owner Information
Property Owner Name
Enter the full legal name of the individual or entity that owns the mobile home.
Mailing Address
Provide the complete mailing address where you receive correspondence. This is where the department will send the decision letter regarding your application.
City, State, ZIP
Fill in the city, state, and ZIP Code for your mailing address.
Email Address
Enter a valid email address where the department can reach you if they have questions.
Contact Number
Provide a telephone number where you can be easily contacted during business hours.
Property Location Details
Property Address
Enter the physical street address where the abandoned mobile home is actually located.
City, State, ZIP
Fill in the city, state, and ZIP Code for the physical location of the mobile home.
Property Geocode
Enter the specific property geocode assigned to the land or unit. You can typically find this on your previous tax bills or property assessment notices.
Assessment Code
Provide the unique assessment code for the mobile home. This is also found on tax documents and identifies the specific property record in the state’s system.
Required Information Questionnaire
Question 1: Habitation Status
You must answer “Yes” or “No” to whether the house trailer, manufactured home, or mobile home is uninhabited specifically because it is no longer fit for human habitation. This confirms the condition of the structure.
Question 2: Assessment Status
Indicate “Yes” or “No” regarding how the property is assessed. You need to confirm if the mobile home is assessed separately from the land it sits on and is not considered an “improvement” to real property. This distinction is vital for eligibility.
Question 3: Other Productive Use
Answer “Yes” or “No” to verify if the unit is being used for any other purpose. The question asks if the home has another productive use, such as storage for personal property or housing for livestock.
Affirmation And Signature
Signature Of Property Owner
The legal owner must sign the form on the line marked “Property Owner Signature.” By doing so, you are affirming under penalty of law that all information provided is true, correct, and complete.
Date
Enter the date on which you signed the application.