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    • Available For Lease Now

    The DNRC uses a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for issuing new commercial leases. The RFP document provides details for the property, including minimum fee calculations such as lease term, market adjustment frequency, and annual fee adjustments. it also establishes the format and content expectations for any proposal submitted for the lease. A proponent is responsible for submitting a formal proposal that meets the specifications provided in the RFP document on or before the closing date.

    Properties that are in a "Now Accepting Proposals" status have an active RFP document and a closing date. If you are interested in a listing that is not "Now Accepting Proposals", please call or email the DNRC contact provided on the listing. For general information on commercial leasing, contact Gary Zipperian at (406) 444-0915.

    Now Accepting Proposals

    Colstrip SE Parcel

    Deadline to Submit Proposals: 4:00 PM, July 28, 2025

     Accepting proposals to lease/develop a approximately 320.0+/- acres of school trust land in Colstrip, Montana.  This parcel is located one mile east of the Colstrip Power Plant and the double 500 kV Colstrip transmission lines.

    More Information:
    Contact Information: Chris Pileski - DNRC Eastern Land Office Area Manager, Miles City (406) 851-7305 or cpileski@mt.gov  
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    Moraine Parcel, Kalispell, MT

    Deadline to Submit Proposals: 4:00 PM, June 24, 2025

    Accepting proposals to lease/develop a 25.0 +/- acre parcel identified as Moraine, located in a portion of the SW1/4 of Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, within the city limits of Kalispell, in Flathead County, Montana.

    The property is located within the Spring Prairie Planned Unit Development (PUD) located on State Trust Land in Kalispell, Montana. Parcel is southwest of the Spring Prairie Center, a large commercial shopping development in north Kalispell.

    The subject parcel is zoned Spring Prairie PUD (Planned Unit Development)/R-4 – Residential PUD. Use and development of Section 36 is guided by an adopted neighborhood plan that has been integrated into the Kalispell Growth Policy.

    More Information:
    Contact Information:
    Kari Nielsen - DNRC Land Use Planner, Kalispell (406) 751-2262 or kari.nielsen@mt.gov  
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    Recently Closed RFP'S

    Buffalo Jump Road

    Closed March 10, 2025
    Accepting proposals to lease approximately 20+ acres of School Trust Land near Logan, Montana.
    20+ acres located off Buffalo Jump Rd in the W2W2 of Section 2, T2N, R2E, Gallatin County, Montana.
    More Information:
    Contact Information: Gary Zipperian - DNRC Trust Lands Marketing & Commercial Development, Helena (406) 444-0915 or gzipperian@mt.gov  
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    Missoula, Montana - Reserve Street

    Closed on March 6, 2025
    2 Parcels on South Reserve Street in Missoula.
    Parcel A - 1.9 acre corner lot on Reserve and Seventh.
    Parcel B - .91 acre lot fronting on Reserve.
    More Information:
    Contact Information:
    Elizabeth B. Mullins - Land Use Planner, DNRC Southwestern Land Office
    (406) 542-4345 or EMullins@mt.gov 

    Square Butte Commercial Site

    Closed on January 21, 2025
    Accepting proposals to lease approximately 0.13+ acres of School Trust Land in Square Butte, Montana.
    0.13+ acres located off Square Butte Bench Rd in the NE4 of Section 33, T21N, R12E, Chouteau County, Montana.
    No Zoning
    More Information:
    Contact Information: Gary Zipperian - DNRC Trust Lands Marketing & Commercial Development, Helena (406) 444-0915 or gzipperian@mt.gov  
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    Bozeman, MT - North Park West

    Closed on April 25, 2024
    Accepting proposals for lease development of 57.9 acres in Bozeman City Limits.
    Zoned by the City of Bozeman as Light Manufacturing District (M-1).
    Fronts along Interstate 90 for 3/4 mile.
    Ranked #1 fastest growing micropolitan city 5 consecutive years.
    Bozeman Yellowstone International, Montana's busiest airport, is less than 8 miles away.
    More Information:
           Property - Map        Property - Pictures 
    Contact Information: Kara Huyser – DNRC Bozeman Unit Manager – 406-556-4507 or khuyser@mt.gov 
    Gary Zipperian - DNRC Commercial Development, Helena (406) 444-0915 or GZipperian@mt.gov 
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    Billings, MT - Skyview Ridge

    Deadline to Submit Proposals: Closed March 31, 2023
    268.01+ Acres in fast growing area of Billings Heights.
    Fronts on West Wicks Land across from Skyview High School.
    Acreage Daily Traffic (ADT) count of 7,030 (based on a three-year average)
    Located inside city limits - Municipal water, sanitary & storm sewer available.
    Surrounded on three sides by Elementary, Middle and high Schools.
    Fast growing high density residential area.
    More Information:
    Contact Information:
    Joe Holzwarth - Project Manager, DNRC Planner, Souther Land Office (406) 247-4401 or jholzwarth@mt.gov
    Gary Zipperian - DNRC Commercial Development, Helena (406) 444-0915 or GZipperian@mt.gov 
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    Lake Koocanusa - Cripple Horse Bay - Near Libby, MT

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     Closed February 21, 2023
    Accepting proposals to lease approximately 162.5 +/- acres of school trust land in Lincoln County, Montana.
    The site is 23 miles north of Libby and 45 miles southwest of the Port Roosville Canadian Border.
    Mostly forested with lake and mountain views.
    Parcel includes somewhat level "bench" areas with majority of slopes less than 25%.
    The property has legal access to MT Highway 37.
    The Potential Lease does not provide commercial access to Koocanusa Reservoir
    Currently not zoned.
    More Information:
    Contact Information: Kari Nielsen - Land Use Planner, DNRC Northwestern Land Office (406) 751-2262 or Kari.Nielsen@mt.gov