The Montana Department of Revenue is reaching out to Bitterroot Valley residents who lost their homes this week to wildfire. The nearly 8,000 acre Roaring Lion fire has consumed at least 14 homes and other outbuildings.
Revenue Department spokeswoman Mary Ann Dunwell:
"If you’ve lost homes or have had property damaged or destroyed during wildfire, you can apply for property tax relief. We know that wildfire and natural disasters can be devastating – and we’re sorry for Montanans who’ve lost homes and property. This tax assistance can help provide some kind of relief as property owners recover from destruction or damage."
There are different levels of available disaster-related property tax assistance.
Anyone with fire-damaged or destroyed homes, outbuildings or forest lands can contact the Montana Department of Revenue for more information.
Dunwell says Revenue Department officials are contacting Ravalli County residents affected by the Roaring Lion fire.
Notifications are being sent to – and held by – local postal officials.
