Montana property tax by county
Across Montana's 56 counties, the typical (median) effective property-tax rate is 0.71% of a home's value. Rates vary widely by county, from 0.41% in Madison County to 1.52% in Blaine County. The full ranking is below; each county links to its own page. Figures are from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Property tax rate by county in Montana
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | 1.52% | $1,901 | $124,900 |
| Roosevelt County | 1.29% | $1,535 | $119,400 |
| Sheridan County | 1.29% | $1,436 | $111,600 |
| Dawson County | 1.17% | $2,199 | $187,400 |
| Custer County | 1.1% | $2,242 | $204,200 |
| Valley County | 1.1% | $2,185 | $198,600 |
| Hill County | 1.08% | $2,026 | $187,600 |
| Silver Bow County | 1.05% | $2,357 | $223,500 |
| Liberty County | 1.03% | $1,204 | $116,800 |
| Big Horn County | 1% | $1,482 | $148,200 |
| Toole County | 0.96% | $1,805 | $187,400 |
| Cascade County | 0.92% | $2,236 | $243,300 |
| Missoula County | 0.91% | $3,833 | $423,100 |
| Pondera County | 0.88% | $1,584 | $179,200 |
| Daniels County | 0.86% | $1,533 | $177,800 |
| Phillips County | 0.85% | $1,484 | $175,000 |
| Prairie County | 0.85% | $1,428 | $167,100 |
| Fergus County | 0.84% | $1,709 | $202,700 |
| Yellowstone County | 0.84% | $2,669 | $317,600 |
| Powder River County | 0.83% | $1,237 | $149,400 |
| Teton County | 0.82% | $1,929 | $235,500 |
| Deer Lodge County | 0.81% | $1,706 | $209,700 |
| Glacier County | 0.81% | $1,246 | $153,400 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 0.81% | $2,886 | $358,200 |
| Chouteau County | 0.78% | $1,446 | $185,100 |
| Richland County | 0.75% | $1,935 | $259,000 |
| Petroleum County | 0.73% | $1,261 | $173,700 |
| Powell County | 0.71% | $1,809 | $255,700 |
| Wibaux County | 0.71% | $654 | $92,300 |
| Meagher County | 0.7% | $1,705 | $244,400 |
| Beaverhead County | 0.67% | $1,876 | $282,000 |
| McCone County | 0.67% | $1,330 | $197,400 |
| Garfield County | 0.66% | $1,169 | $178,300 |
| Lake County | 0.66% | $2,436 | $369,200 |
| Wheatland County | 0.65% | $1,122 | $172,700 |
| Musselshell County | 0.63% | $1,383 | $221,200 |
| Rosebud County | 0.63% | $1,191 | $188,900 |
| Treasure County | 0.62% | $1,326 | $215,300 |
| Broadwater County | 0.61% | $2,210 | $364,800 |
| Flathead County | 0.61% | $2,867 | $467,700 |
| Granite County | 0.61% | $2,061 | $339,500 |
| Gallatin County | 0.6% | $3,625 | $604,900 |
| Stillwater County | 0.6% | $2,131 | $355,600 |
| Lincoln County | 0.58% | $1,499 | $258,700 |
| Fallon County | 0.57% | $1,359 | $237,000 |
| Park County | 0.57% | $2,454 | $429,700 |
| Jefferson County | 0.56% | $2,274 | $408,000 |
| Carbon County | 0.55% | $2,080 | $379,300 |
| Mineral County | 0.55% | $1,728 | $313,600 |
| Sanders County | 0.55% | $1,777 | $323,800 |
| Ravalli County | 0.53% | $2,303 | $435,000 |
| Golden Valley County | 0.51% | $1,038 | $203,900 |
| Sweet Grass County | 0.49% | $1,452 | $295,500 |
| Judith Basin County | 0.45% | $971 | $214,200 |
| Carter County | 0.44% | $782 | $176,600 |
| Madison County | 0.41% | $1,800 | $440,500 |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.
Why county rates vary so much
Property tax is set locally, not by the state, so the rate depends on the county, city, school district, and special districts where a home sits, and on how those local budgets compare to local home values. A county with low home values can still have a high effective rate if its local budgets are large, and a wealthy county can have a low effective rate. The effective rate shown here is the median tax bill divided by the median home value, which is the standard way to compare places; your own bill depends on your assessment and any exemptions.
For Montana's income and retirement taxes, see Montana income tax and Montana retirement taxes.
Sources
- Median real estate taxes paid and median home value, all Montana counties: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023), tables B25103 and B25077.