Big Horn County, MT Property Taxes (2026)

Big Horn County owners pay a median of $1,482 a year on a median home value of $148,200, an effective rate of 1.00%. That's the 10th-highest rate of 56 Montana counties with Census data, above the Montana county median of 0.71%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.00%

10th highest of 56 in MT

Median annual bill

$1,482

~$124/month

Median home value

$148,200

Montana county median

0.71%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Big Horn County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Big Horn County's 1.00% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,482
Savings at 10–15% off
$148–$222
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Big Horn County vs. Montana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Big Horn County1.00%
Montana county median0.71%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Big Horn County's effective property tax rate is 1.00%, vs. 0.71% for the median Montana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 10th of 56 in Montana. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Big Horn County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Big Horn Department of Revenue. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Big Horn County deadline is Within 30 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Department of Revenue.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,482 bill, 10–15% off is $148–$222 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Montana

Montana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Big Horn Department of Revenue for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Big Horn County, Montana?
The median effective property tax rate in Big Horn County is 1.00%: a median annual bill of $1,482 on a median home value of $148,200. That's the 10th-highest rate of 56 Montana counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Big Horn County?
The median Big Horn County property tax bill is $1,482 a year, about $124 a month, compared with a Montana county median of $1,719.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Big Horn County?
The deadline to appeal in Big Horn County is Within 30 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Big Horn County a high property tax area?
Big Horn County's 1.00% effective rate is above the Montana county median of 0.71% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 10th-highest rate of 56 Montana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Big Horn County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Yellowstone County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $2,669

Treasure County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,326

Rosebud County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,191

Carbon County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $2,080

Musselshell County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,383

Stillwater County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $2,131

Powder River County

Rate: 0.83%

Median bill: $1,237

Golden Valley County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $1,038

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