Montana SB381 makes certain state lands available for homesteading and sets requirements for qualified homesteaders.

Montana SB381 requires the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to identify state-owned lands suitable for homesteading. These lands must be less than 100 contiguous acres, have legal access, be undeveloped, and not be designated as a state park or fishing access site. The department must sell homestead deeds to qualified homesteaders in parcels no larger than 5 acres. A qualified homesteader must be a continuous Montana resident for the past 10 years and must build a home with a permanent foundation within 5 years of acquiring the homestead deed.

Montana SB381 makes certain state lands available for homesteading and sets requirements for qualified homesteaders.

Montana SB381 requires the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to identify state-owned lands suitable for homesteading. These lands must be less than 100 contiguous acres, have legal access, be undeveloped, and not be designated as a state park or fishing access site. The department must sell homestead deeds to qualified homesteaders in parcels no larger than 5 acres. A qualified homesteader must be a continuous Montana resident for the past 10 years and must build a home with a permanent foundation within 5 years of acquiring the homestead deed.