Home Ownership
Information and Forms
Find helpful articles and resources related to owning a home by following the links below.
First Time Homebuyers Education and Counseling
Find information about first time homebuyers education from NeighborWorks Montana
If I File For Bankruptcy, Is It Possible For Me To Keep My House?
Information describing the difference between exempt and non-exempt property.
How to File a Housing Discrimination Complaint
Learn about what you can do if you feel you’ve been discriminated against in housing. Find out more about the steps in the complaint process.
Healthy Homes Maintenance Checklist
Download a checklist to maintain a healthy home that is dry, safe, well-ventilated, free from contaminants and pests, and properly heated.
Special Winter Rules for Utility Shutoffs
Learn what the law says about utility shutoffs during the winter in Montana.
10 Things Montanans Should Know About Property Taxes
Learn about what happens if you fall behind on property taxes, how long you have to pay your tax debt before you could lose your property, what you can do to avoid losing your property, and important legal terms related to property taxes.
Using a Homestead Declaration to Protect Your Home from Creditors
Learn how you can use a Homestead Declaration protect your home from creditors.
Homestead Declaration (write-in-the-blank form)
Download a free legal form to protect the value of your home from most creditors' claims.
Using a Homestead Declaration to Protect Your Home from Creditors
Learn how you can use a Homestead Declaration protect your home from creditors.