Judith Basin County, MT Property Taxes (2026)

Judith Basin County owners pay a median of $971 a year on a median home value of $214,200, an effective rate of 0.45%. That's the 54th-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

0.45%

54th highest of 56 in MT

Median annual bill

$971

~$81/month

Median home value

$214,200

Montana county median

0.71%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Judith Basin County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Judith Basin County's 0.45% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$964
Savings at 10–15% off
$96–$145
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Judith Basin County vs. Montana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Judith Basin County0.45%
Montana county median0.71%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Judith Basin County's effective property tax rate is 0.45%, vs. 0.71% for the median Montana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 54th 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 Judith Basin County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Judith Basin 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 $971 bill, 10–15% off is $97–$146 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Montana

Montana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin County, Montana?
The median effective property tax rate in Judith Basin County is 0.45%: a median annual bill of $971 on a median home value of $214,200. That's the 54th-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 Judith Basin County?
The median Judith Basin County property tax bill is $971 a year, about $81 a month, compared with a Montana county median of $1,719.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Judith Basin County?
The deadline to appeal in Judith Basin County is Within 30 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Judith Basin County a high property tax area?
Judith Basin County's 0.45% effective rate is below the Montana county median of 0.71% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 54th-highest rate of 56 Montana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Judith Basin County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Meagher County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,705

Wheatland County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $1,122

Fergus County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $1,709

Cascade County

Rate: 0.92%

Median bill: $2,236

Chouteau County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,446

Golden Valley County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $1,038

Broadwater County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $2,210

Sweet Grass County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $1,452

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