Housing

died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 1879: Create housing improvement district

This bill (LC 1879) proposed creating housing improvement districts, which would have allowed local governments to establish designated areas for targeted housing development or rehabilitation efforts. It would have directly affected municipalities and property owners within those designated districts by enabling new zoning or funding mechanisms. However, the bill never advanced beyond the drafting stage, as its draft was officially "Died in Process" on May 27, 2025. No concrete policy changes were enacted, as the bill was abandoned before committee review or voting.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill proposes creating districts for targeted housing development/rehabilitation, enabling new zoning/funding mechanisms to advance housing initiatives per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Historic Preservation Housing Finance Zoning Tags Local Government

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 1877: Regulatory reform for creation of mobile home parks

LC 1877, titled "Regulatory reform for creation of mobile home parks," was a draft bill intended to change regulations governing the establishment of mobile home parks. The bill was assigned to a drafter in November 2024 but died in the legislative process by May 2025, meaning it never advanced beyond the drafting stage. No specific regulatory changes or provisions were established, as the draft did not reach committee review or a vote. Consequently, the bill had no effect on current regulations or mobile home park development policies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title and summary indicate intent to reform regulations for mobile home park creation, a form of affordable housing, suggesting support for housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Tenant Rights

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3245: Increase elderly homeowner/renter tax credit

This bill (LC 3245) proposed increasing the tax credit available to elderly homeowners and renters. It aimed to provide greater financial relief to low-to-moderate income seniors by raising the credit amount they could claim on their state income taxes. The bill was drafted in December 2024 but was placed on hold and ultimately died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, meaning it never became law. As a result, no policy change was implemented for affected elderly residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit for elderly low-to-moderate income residents, providing direct tax relief per bill summary and taxation subject focus.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases tax credit for elderly homeowners/renters, providing direct financial relief to low-to-moderate income seniors to improve housing affordability, aligning with 'increases affordable housing' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Property Taxes Renters

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 1868: Authorize additional funding for the coal trust multi-family home loan program

This bill (LC 1868) sought to increase funding for an existing program that provides low-interest loans to build or purchase multi-family housing in communities impacted by coal industry decline. The program uses dedicated funds from the coal trust, which was established to support economic recovery in former coal regions. The additional funding would have expanded the program’s capacity to assist residents and developers in these areas. However, the bill died in committee on May 27, 2025, without becoming law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly seeks increased appropriations from coal trust funds to expand housing program, aligning with budget support indicators for funding essential economic recovery initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly increases funding for low-interest multi-family housing loans in coal-impacted communities, directly advancing affordable housing development through dedicated coal trust funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mortgages

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 1920: Provide for pet-friendly accommodation, including municipal and county laws

This bill (LC 1920) proposed requiring municipalities and counties to allow pet-friendly accommodations in local housing regulations. It would have directly affected local governments by mandating they update ordinances to permit pets in rental properties, rather than banning them. The bill died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, and never became law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires local governments to permit pets in rentals, strengthening tenant rights by preventing arbitrary pet bans in housing regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights Tags Local Government

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3144: Provide funding for public right of way new housing development infrastructure

This bill (LC 3144) proposed funding for infrastructure improvements in public rights-of-way (like streets and utilities) required for new housing developments. It would have provided state financial support for these necessary infrastructure projects. However, the bill was never enacted, as it died in the drafting process on May 27, 2025, with no further legislative action taken.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly proposes state funding for public infrastructure tied to housing development, aligning with public spending support under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds infrastructure for new housing development, directly advancing housing construction through state financial support for necessary public rights-of-way projects.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds infrastructure in public rights-of-way (streets/utilities) for housing, directly supporting transportation infrastructure improvements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 3247: Generally revise mobile home lot rental laws

This bill (LC 3247) would have revised laws governing mobile home lot rentals, directly affecting mobile home residents and lot owners. It aimed to update regulations around lease terms, security deposits, and eviction procedures for mobile home communities. However, the bill was assigned to a drafter in December 2024, placed on hold, and ultimately died in the legislative process on May 27, 2025, without becoming law. No specific provisions were enacted.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill aimed to update tenant protections for mobile home residents via lease terms, security deposits, and eviction procedures, directly aligning with tenant rights indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 1874: Revise shared equity housing program

LC 1874 proposed revisions to the state's shared equity housing program, which assists low-income families in purchasing homes while maintaining affordability through ownership shares. The bill aimed to update program rules but was never enacted, as it died in the legislative process after being placed on hold in December 2024. No specific policy changes were implemented, as the draft was abandoned before reaching a vote. The bill directly affected potential homebuyers in the shared equity program but never became law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill aimed to revise shared equity program assisting low-income homebuyers, maintaining affordability through ownership shares. Intent was to strengthen affordable housing access by updating program rules.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Tenant Rights

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died · Montana · Legislature May 27, 2025

LC 2661: Establish a recovery residence housing stability services program

Bill LC 2661 aimed to establish a state-funded program providing housing stability services for residents of recovery residences (facilities supporting individuals recovering from substance use or mental health challenges). The bill sought to create specific mechanisms for housing support, including case management and financial assistance, directly affecting recovery residence residents and operators. However, the bill did not advance beyond the drafting stage and died in process on May 27, 2025, meaning no policy changes were enacted. As a result, the proposed program never became law or implemented any services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates state-funded housing stability services for recovery residences, directly supporting mental health/substance use treatment access through housing and case management services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds housing stability services (case management/financial aid) for recovery residences, directly supporting housing access for vulnerable populations in need of housing stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Homelessness

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passed both · Montana · House May 6, 2025

HJ 30: Study resolution on incentivizing housing density and affordability

HJ 30 is a joint resolution requesting an interim study on methods to increase housing density and affordability across Montana. The study will be conducted by an appropriate interim committee or staff designated by the Legislative Council. It will investigate incentives for local governments to increase housing density, review state programs supporting housing, and analyze the economic implications of increased density, including property taxes. The study will also identify programs to fund water and wastewater systems for local governments, with final results reported to the 70th Legislature by September 15, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly requests study of incentives to increase housing density and affordability, directly advancing policy solutions for affordable housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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