Property Tax Rates in Montana
Montana has a median annual property tax of $2,535 on a median home value of $338,100, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.75%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Montana.
Montana’s effective property tax rate of 0.75% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 25 counties have rates above the state median while 31 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Montana
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | $2,669 | 0.84% | $317,600 | 69,272 |
| Missoula County | $3,833 | 0.91% | $423,100 | 51,642 |
| Gallatin County | $3,625 | 0.60% | $604,900 | 50,031 |
| Flathead County | $2,867 | 0.61% | $467,700 | 43,568 |
| Cascade County | $2,236 | 0.92% | $243,300 | 34,909 |
| Lewis and Clark County | $2,886 | 0.81% | $358,200 | 30,655 |
| Ravalli County | $2,303 | 0.53% | $435,000 | 18,779 |
| Silver Bow County | $2,357 | 1.05% | $223,500 | 15,347 |
| Lake County | $2,436 | 0.66% | $369,200 | 12,175 |
| Lincoln County | $1,499 | 0.58% | $258,700 | 8,858 |
| Park County | $2,454 | 0.57% | $429,700 | 8,257 |
| Hill County | $2,026 | 1.08% | $187,600 | 6,226 |
| Sanders County | $1,777 | 0.55% | $323,800 | 5,453 |
| Fergus County | $1,709 | 0.84% | $202,700 | 5,200 |
| Custer County | $2,242 | 1.10% | $204,200 | 5,044 |
| Jefferson County | $2,274 | 0.56% | $408,000 | 4,890 |
| Carbon County | $2,080 | 0.55% | $379,300 | 4,716 |
| Deer Lodge County | $1,706 | 0.81% | $209,700 | 4,560 |
| Richland County | $1,935 | 0.75% | $259,000 | 4,500 |
| Glacier County | $1,246 | 0.81% | $153,400 | 4,174 |
| Beaverhead County | $1,876 | 0.67% | $282,000 | 4,121 |
| Stillwater County | $2,131 | 0.60% | $355,600 | 3,869 |
| Dawson County | $2,199 | 1.17% | $187,400 | 3,710 |
| Madison County | $1,800 | 0.41% | $440,500 | 3,703 |
| Big Horn County | $1,482 | 1.00% | $148,200 | 3,691 |
| Rosebud County | $1,191 | 0.63% | $188,900 | 3,069 |
| Roosevelt County | $1,535 | 1.29% | $119,400 | 2,988 |
| Valley County | $2,185 | 1.10% | $198,600 | 2,958 |
| Broadwater County | $2,210 | 0.61% | $364,800 | 2,888 |
| Teton County | $1,929 | 0.82% | $235,500 | 2,452 |
| Powell County | $1,809 | 0.71% | $255,700 | 2,348 |
| Blaine County | $1,901 | 1.52% | $124,900 | 2,297 |
| Pondera County | $1,584 | 0.88% | $179,200 | 2,240 |
| Chouteau County | $1,446 | 0.78% | $185,100 | 2,212 |
| Mineral County | $1,728 | 0.55% | $313,600 | 2,132 |
| Musselshell County | $1,383 | 0.63% | $221,200 | 2,131 |
| Toole County | $1,805 | 0.96% | $187,400 | 1,823 |
| Phillips County | $1,484 | 0.85% | $175,000 | 1,769 |
| Sweet Grass County | $1,452 | 0.49% | $295,500 | 1,497 |
| Sheridan County | $1,436 | 1.29% | $111,600 | 1,470 |
| Granite County | $2,061 | 0.61% | $339,500 | 1,375 |
| Fallon County | $1,359 | 0.57% | $237,000 | 1,145 |
| Judith Basin County | $971 | 0.45% | $214,200 | 907 |
| Meagher County | $1,705 | 0.70% | $244,400 | 897 |
| Wheatland County | $1,122 | 0.65% | $172,700 | 865 |
| McCone County | $1,330 | 0.67% | $197,400 | 818 |
| Daniels County | $1,533 | 0.86% | $177,800 | 716 |
| Powder River County | $1,237 | 0.83% | $149,400 | 713 |
| Liberty County | $1,204 | 1.03% | $116,800 | 685 |
| Carter County | $782 | 0.44% | $176,600 | 599 |
| Prairie County | $1,428 | 0.85% | $167,100 | 520 |
| Wibaux County | $654 | 0.71% | $92,300 | 468 |
| Garfield County | $1,169 | 0.66% | $178,300 | 407 |
| Treasure County | $1,326 | 0.62% | $215,300 | 382 |
| Golden Valley County | $1,038 | 0.51% | $203,900 | 362 |
| Petroleum County | $1,261 | 0.73% | $173,700 | 200 |
About Property Taxes in Montana
Property taxes in Montana are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Montana should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.