Fergus County, MT Property Taxes (2026)

Fergus County owners pay a median of $1,709 a year on a median home value of $202,700, an effective rate of 0.84%. That's the 18th-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

0.84%

18th highest of 56 in MT

Median annual bill

$1,709

~$142/month

Median home value

$202,700

Montana county median

0.71%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Fergus County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Fergus County's 0.84% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,703
Savings at 10–15% off
$170–$255
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Fergus County vs. Montana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Fergus County0.84%
Montana county median0.71%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Fergus County's effective property tax rate is 0.84%, vs. 0.71% for the median Montana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 18th 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 Fergus County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Fergus 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 $1,709 bill, 10–15% off is $171–$256 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Montana

Montana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Fergus 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 Fergus County, Montana?
The median effective property tax rate in Fergus County is 0.84%: a median annual bill of $1,709 on a median home value of $202,700. That's the 18th-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 Fergus County?
The median Fergus County property tax bill is $1,709 a year, about $142 a month, compared with a Montana county median of $1,719.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Fergus County?
The deadline to appeal in Fergus County is Within 30 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Fergus County a high property tax area?
Fergus County's 0.84% effective rate is above the Montana county median of 0.71% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 18th-highest rate of 56 Montana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Fergus County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Petroleum County

Rate: 0.73%

Median bill: $1,261

Judith Basin County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $971

Wheatland County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,122

Golden Valley County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $1,038

Musselshell County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,383

Chouteau County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,446

Blaine County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $1,901

Meagher County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,705

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