Cabin sites, also referred to as home sites, are small residential lots of five acres or less available for lease across Montana. Located along lakes, rivers, mountain forests, and near farmland, these sites offer a range of scenic settings. With hundreds available statewide, you can find the perfect Montana cabin site for you.
Why Lease A Cabin Site?
Leasing a cabin site from the State of Montana offers unique advantages for recreation, affordability, and investment in Montana’s future. Here’s why many Montanans choose to lease state trust land for their cabin getaways:
- Prime Locations. Many state cabin sites are situated on highly sought-after lakes or near premier hunting and fishing areas, where private real estate is scarce and often expensive.
- Lower Upfront Costs. Leasing eliminates the need to purchase land outright, helping you avoid the high prices that come with limited real estate availability. This means you don’t have to finance the land, significantly reducing your upfront costs.
- Build and Own Your Cabin. When you lease a cabin site, you lease only the land. Any structures or improvements you build—such as a cabin or outbuilding are yours to own. This split-ownership model gives you flexibility and security in your investment.
- Reduced Property Taxes. As a lessee, you are not responsible for property taxes on the land itself. You only pay property taxes on the structures or improvements you own on the site.
- Easy Lease Transfers. State cabin site leases are designed to be transferable, making it straightforward to assign or pass on your lease if your plans change.
- Supporting Montana’s Schools. Lease fees from state trust lands directly support Montana’s public schools and other state institutions. In recent years, these revenues have provided tens of millions of dollars annually to fund K-12 education across the state. By leasing, you contribute to the future of Montana’s students and communities.
For more information about available cabin sites, leasing terms, or how to bid, please contact our team.