Located in the northwestern United States, with a number of mountain ranges, prairie landscape and Rocky Mountain backdrop, Montana embodies the freewheeling spirit of the American west. The name of the state is derived from the Spanish word for mountains, understandable when looking at the ranges that cut through the state; the Rocky Mountains, Bitterroot Mountains, Cabinet Mountains, Sapphire Mountains, Flint Creek Range, Anaconda Range and the Missions. Aptly nicknamed Big Sky Country and the Treasure State, the history of Montana was heavily influenced by Cattle Ranching, Railroads and violent battles over land ownership between the U.S. military and tribes native to the area. Famously, Montana native Jeannette Rankin was elected as the first female member of congress in 1916. During Rankin’s two terms in congress she was noted as one of only 50 members of Congress to vote against U.S. involvement in World War One, and as the only member of Congress to vote against American involvement in World War Two. A state noted for its patriotism, the number of Montana natives to serve in during WWI was 25 percent higher per capita than any other state in the country. WWII also saw Montana send more soldiers per capita than almost every other state.
Today, the population of Montana is 1,015,165. The economy of the state is highly dependent on farming, ranching and agriculture. The state also lures in millions of tourists each year because of the presence of scenic National Parks, including Yellowstone and Glacier National Park.
The state is the location for Malmstrom Air Force Base, and there is an active-duty population of just over 10,000. The veteran population of Montana is slightly over 102,000. Malmstrom Air Force Base is the home of 341st Missile Wing. The wing is an intercontinental ballistic missile unit, with a mission of “defending America with safe, secure, effective nuclear forces and combat-ready airmen.”
The state of Montana makes a great place for veterans to purchase a home, with its wide open spaces and legendary geography. Prominent activities in the area include fly-fishing, whitewater rafting, boating, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and skiing. Floating is often considered a Montana-centric experience, consisting of friends, inner tubes, rapids and adult beverages.
For veterans and service members planning to purchase a home using a VA-backed home loan, a termite inspection is not required.
A property tax exemption is available to veterans who are 100 percent disabled as a result of their service.
VA Home Loan Information for the State of Montana
NOTE: The following is for informational purposes only.
To find out the exact dollar amount you qualify for, call the VA Home Loan Centers Applications Support Desk at 888-573-4496 or fill out the VA Home Loan Application located here.
The loan limits below are the maximum, $0 down VA loan amount set for 2021 for each county, incorporated city, or municipality (as listed below). Although there is no maximum loan amount, the maximum no money down VA home loan limits are stated as follows.
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County: $548,250
- Beaverhead County: $548,250
- Big Horn County: $548,250
- Blaine County: $548,250
- Broadwater County: $548,250
- Carbon County: $548,250
- Carter County: $548,250
- Cascade County: $548,250
- Chouteau County: $548,250
- Custer County: $548,250
- Daniels County: $548,250
- Dawson County: $548,250
- Fallon County: $548,250
- Fergus County: $548,250
- Flathead County: $548,250
- Gallatin County: $548,250
- Garfield County: $548,250
- Glacier County: $548,250
- Golden Valley County: $548,250
- Granite County: $548,250
- Hill County: $548,250
- Jefferson County: $548,250
- Judith Basin County: $548,250
- Lake County: $548,250
- Lewis And Clark County: $548,250
- Liberty County: $548,250
- Lincoln County: $548,250
- Madison County: $548,250
- Mccone County: $548,250
- Meagher County: $548,250
- Mineral County: $548,250
- Missoula County: $548,250
- Musselshell County: $548,250
- Park County: $548,250
- Petroleum County: $548,250
- Phillips County: $548,250
- Pondera County: $548,250
- Powder River County: $548,250
- Powell County: $548,250
- Prairie County: $548,250
- Ravalli County: $548,250
- Richland County: $548,250
- Roosevelt County: $548,250
- Rosebud County: $548,250
- Sanders County: $548,250
- Sheridan County: $548,250
- Silver Bow County: $548,250
- Stillwater County: $548,250
- Sweet Grass County: $548,250
- Teton County: $548,250
- Toole County: $548,250
- Treasure County: $548,250
- Valley County: $548,250
- Wheatland County: $548,250
- Wibaux County: $548,250
- Yellowstone County: $548,250
