15-24-1603. Historic property tax abatement -- levy limitations. (1) Subject to 15-10-420, a historic property undergoing rehabilitation, restoration, expansion, or new construction that meets criteria established by the review process described in 15-24-1605 or 15-24-1606 may receive a tax abatement during the construction period, not to exceed 12 months, and for up to 5 years following completion of the construction in accordance with subsections (2) and (3). The tax abatement is limited to 100% of the increase in taxable value caused by the rehabilitation, restoration, expansion, or new construction.
     (2) In order to confer the tax benefits described in subsection (1), the governing body of the county or incorporated city or town where the improvement occurs shall establish by resolution the process for the use of the tax abatement provisions described in subsection (1).
     (3) Property that receives a tax benefit under this part is not entitled to any other exemption or special valuation provided by Montana law during the period of the abatement.
     (4) (a) The tax abatement applies only to the number of mills levied:
     (i) for high school and elementary school district purposes; and
     (ii) by the local governing body approving the abatement.
     (b) The abatement may not apply to statewide levies.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 424, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 99, Ch. 584, L. 1999.