Garfield County, MT Property Taxes (2026)

Garfield County owners pay a median of $1,169 a year on a median home value of $178,300, an effective rate of 0.66%. That's the 33rd-highest rate of 56 Montana counties with Census data, below 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

0.66%

33rd highest of 56 in MT

Median annual bill

$1,169

~$97/month

Median home value

$178,300

Montana county median

0.71%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Garfield County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Garfield County's 0.66% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,177
Savings at 10–15% off
$118–$177
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Garfield County vs. Montana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Garfield County0.66%
Montana county median0.71%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Garfield County's effective property tax rate is 0.66%, vs. 0.71% for the median Montana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 33rd 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 Garfield County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Garfield 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 $1,169 bill, 10–15% off is $117–$175 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Montana

Montana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Garfield 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 Garfield County, Montana?
The median effective property tax rate in Garfield County is 0.66%: a median annual bill of $1,169 on a median home value of $178,300. That's the 33rd-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 Garfield County?
The median Garfield County property tax bill is $1,169 a year, about $97 a month, compared with a Montana county median of $1,719.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Garfield County?
The deadline to appeal in Garfield County is Within 30 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Garfield County a high property tax area?
Garfield County's 0.66% effective rate is below the Montana county median of 0.71% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 33rd-highest rate of 56 Montana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Garfield 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

McCone County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,330

Treasure County

Rate: 0.62%

Median bill: $1,326

Valley County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $2,185

Prairie County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $1,428

Rosebud County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,191

Phillips County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $1,484

Musselshell County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,383

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