Montana targets data centers with proposed tax hike amid industry’s rising potential

Montana’s Senate Bill 32, introduced by Senator Jeremy Trebas, seeks to increase data center property taxes from 0.9% to 1.5% of market value starting in 2026. Despite the state’s modest data center footprint, its favorable climate, affordable land, and strategic location position it as a promising hub for expansion. Recent energy deals with Atlas Power and others signal growing interest in Montana’s emerging data center market.