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.
Currently Accepting Proposals
Buffalo Jump Road
Deadline to Submit Proposals: 4:00 PM, 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
Recently Closed RFP'S
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:
| RFP Packet (Exhibits Included) | Reserve Street Brochure |
| Appraisal Info | Property Photos |
| 2014 Engineering Report (some info is outdated) | Radio Ad |
Contact Information:
Elizabeth B. Mullins - Land Use Planner, DNRC Southwestern Land Office
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
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:
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
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:
| RFP Packet (Includes Exhibits) | Property Brochure |
| Geotechnical Investigation | Subdivision Improvements Agreement |
| Property Photos | Radio Commercial |
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
Lake Koocanusa - Cripple Horse Bay - Near Libby, MT
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