Montana Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 56 Montana counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is Within 30 days of notice.
Effective Tax Rate
1.00%
Lower than the national median of 1.02%
Median Home Value
$214,750
Median Annual Tax Bill
$1,719
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Montana?
Property taxes in Montana are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Montana counties is 1.00%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.
All 56 Montana Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverhead County → | 0.67% | $282,000 | $1,876 |
| Big Horn County → | 1.00% | $148,200 | $1,482 |
| Blaine County → | 1.52% | $124,900 | $1,901 |
| Broadwater County → | 0.61% | $364,800 | $2,210 |
| Carbon County → | 0.55% | $379,300 | $2,080 |
| Carter County → | 0.44% | $176,600 | $782 |
| Cascade County → | 0.92% | $243,300 | $2,236 |
| Chouteau County → | 0.78% | $185,100 | $1,446 |
| Custer County → | 1.10% | $204,200 | $2,242 |
| Daniels County → | 0.86% | $177,800 | $1,533 |
| Dawson County → | 1.17% | $187,400 | $2,199 |
| Deer Lodge County → | 0.81% | $209,700 | $1,706 |
| Fallon County → | 0.57% | $237,000 | $1,359 |
| Fergus County → | 0.84% | $202,700 | $1,709 |
| Flathead County → | 0.61% | $467,700 | $2,867 |
| Gallatin County → | 0.60% | $604,900 | $3,625 |
| Garfield County → | 0.66% | $178,300 | $1,169 |
| Glacier County → | 0.81% | $153,400 | $1,246 |
| Golden Valley County → | 0.51% | $203,900 | $1,038 |
| Granite County → | 0.61% | $339,500 | $2,061 |
| Hill County → | 1.08% | $187,600 | $2,026 |
| Jefferson County → | 0.56% | $408,000 | $2,274 |
| Judith Basin County → | 0.45% | $214,200 | $971 |
| Lake County → | 0.66% | $369,200 | $2,436 |
| Lewis and Clark County → | 0.81% | $358,200 | $2,886 |
| Liberty County → | 1.03% | $116,800 | $1,204 |
| Lincoln County → | 0.58% | $258,700 | $1,499 |
| Madison County → | 0.41% | $440,500 | $1,800 |
| McCone County → | 0.67% | $197,400 | $1,330 |
| Meagher County → | 0.70% | $244,400 | $1,705 |
| Mineral County → | 0.55% | $313,600 | $1,728 |
| Missoula County → | 0.91% | $423,100 | $3,833 |
| Musselshell County → | 0.63% | $221,200 | $1,383 |
| Park County → | 0.57% | $429,700 | $2,454 |
| Petroleum County → | 0.73% | $173,700 | $1,261 |
| Phillips County → | 0.85% | $175,000 | $1,484 |
| Pondera County → | 0.88% | $179,200 | $1,584 |
| Powder River County → | 0.83% | $149,400 | $1,237 |
| Powell County → | 0.71% | $255,700 | $1,809 |
| Prairie County → | 0.85% | $167,100 | $1,428 |
| Ravalli County → | 0.53% | $435,000 | $2,303 |
| Richland County → | 0.75% | $259,000 | $1,935 |
| Roosevelt County → | 1.29% | $119,400 | $1,535 |
| Rosebud County → | 0.63% | $188,900 | $1,191 |
| Sanders County → | 0.55% | $323,800 | $1,777 |
| Sheridan County → | 1.29% | $111,600 | $1,436 |
| Silver Bow County → | 1.05% | $223,500 | $2,357 |
| Stillwater County → | 0.60% | $355,600 | $2,131 |
| Sweet Grass County → | 0.49% | $295,500 | $1,452 |
| Teton County → | 0.82% | $235,500 | $1,929 |
| Toole County → | 0.96% | $187,400 | $1,805 |
| Treasure County → | 0.62% | $215,300 | $1,326 |
| Valley County → | 1.10% | $198,600 | $2,185 |
| Wheatland County → | 0.65% | $172,700 | $1,122 |
| Wibaux County → | 0.71% | $92,300 | $654 |
| Yellowstone County → | 0.84% | $317,600 | $2,669 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
1.52%
Blaine County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.41%
Madison County
Highest Tax Bill
$3,833
Missoula County
Lowest Tax Bill
$654
Wibaux County
Think your property is over-assessed?
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- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (Within 30 days of notice).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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