Pondera County, MT Property Taxes (2026)

Pondera County owners pay a median of $1,584 a year on a median home value of $179,200, an effective rate of 0.88%. That's the 14th-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

0.88%

14th highest of 56 in MT

Median annual bill

$1,584

~$132/month

Median home value

$179,200

Montana county median

0.71%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Pondera County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Pondera County's 0.88% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,577
Savings at 10–15% off
$158–$237
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Pondera County vs. Montana vs. U.S. property tax rates

Pondera County0.88%
Montana county median0.71%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Pondera County's effective property tax rate is 0.88%, vs. 0.71% for the median Montana county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 14th 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 Pondera County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Pondera 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 $1,584 bill, 10–15% off is $158–$238 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Montana

Montana homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Pondera 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 Pondera County, Montana?
The median effective property tax rate in Pondera County is 0.88%: a median annual bill of $1,584 on a median home value of $179,200. That's the 14th-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 Pondera County?
The median Pondera County property tax bill is $1,584 a year, about $132 a month, compared with a Montana county median of $1,719.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Pondera County?
The deadline to appeal in Pondera County is Within 30 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Pondera County a high property tax area?
Pondera County's 0.88% effective rate is above the Montana county median of 0.71% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 56 Montana counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Pondera County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Teton County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,929

Toole County

Rate: 0.96%

Median bill: $1,805

Glacier County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $1,246

Liberty County

Rate: 1.03%

Median bill: $1,204

Cascade County

Rate: 0.92%

Median bill: $2,236

Lewis and Clark County

Rate: 0.81%

Median bill: $2,886

Flathead County

Rate: 0.61%

Median bill: $2,867

Chouteau County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,446

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