Montana property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Montana is 0.75%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 30 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $2,535 a year on a home worth $338,100. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,250 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.75%
- Median annual bill
- $2,535
- Median home value
- $338,100
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 30of 51
Property tax by county in Montana
All 52 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | 0.84% | $2,669 | $317,600 | 167,340 |
| Gallatin County | 0.60% | $3,625 | $604,900 | 122,194 |
| Missoula County | 0.91% | $3,833 | $423,100 | 119,639 |
| Flathead County | 0.61% | $2,867 | $467,700 | 108,445 |
| Cascade County | 0.92% | $2,236 | $243,300 | 84,601 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 0.81% | $2,886 | $358,200 | 72,580 |
| Ravalli County | 0.53% | $2,303 | $435,000 | 45,807 |
| Silver Bow County | 1.05% | $2,357 | $223,500 | 35,589 |
| Lake County | 0.66% | $2,436 | $369,200 | 32,073 |
| Lincoln County | 0.58% | $1,499 | $258,700 | 20,656 |
| Park County | 0.57% | $2,454 | $429,700 | 17,484 |
| Hill County | 1.08% | $2,026 | $187,600 | 16,260 |
| Glacier County | 0.81% | $1,246 | $153,400 | 13,713 |
| Big Horn County | 1.00% | $1,482 | $148,200 | 12,963 |
| Sanders County | 0.55% | $1,777 | $323,800 | 12,936 |
| Jefferson County | 0.56% | $2,274 | $408,000 | 12,501 |
| Custer County | 1.10% | $2,242 | $204,200 | 11,938 |
| Fergus County | 0.84% | $1,709 | $202,700 | 11,581 |
| Richland County | 0.75% | $1,935 | $259,000 | 11,329 |
| Carbon County | 0.55% | $2,080 | $379,300 | 10,877 |
| Roosevelt County | 1.29% | $1,535 | $119,400 | 10,665 |
| Beaverhead County | 0.67% | $1,876 | $282,000 | 9,590 |
| Deer Lodge County | 0.81% | $1,706 | $209,700 | 9,512 |
| Stillwater County | 0.60% | $2,131 | $355,600 | 9,052 |
| Madison County | 0.41% | $1,800 | $440,500 | 8,975 |
| Dawson County | 1.17% | $2,199 | $187,400 | 8,874 |
| Rosebud County | 0.63% | $1,191 | $188,900 | 8,236 |
| Valley County | 1.10% | $2,185 | $198,600 | 7,540 |
| Broadwater County | 0.61% | $2,210 | $364,800 | 7,310 |
| Powell County | 0.71% | $1,809 | $255,700 | 7,029 |
| Blaine County | 1.52% | $1,901 | $124,900 | 6,997 |
| Teton County | 0.82% | $1,929 | $235,500 | 6,291 |
| Pondera County | 0.88% | $1,584 | $179,200 | 6,012 |
| Chouteau County | 0.78% | $1,446 | $185,100 | 5,888 |
| Musselshell County | 0.63% | $1,383 | $221,200 | 5,068 |
| Toole County | 0.96% | $1,805 | $187,400 | 5,028 |
| Mineral County | 0.55% | $1,728 | $313,600 | 4,796 |
| Phillips County | 0.85% | $1,484 | $175,000 | 4,224 |
| Sweet Grass County | 0.49% | $1,452 | $295,500 | 3,713 |
| Sheridan County | 1.29% | $1,436 | $111,600 | 3,677 |
| Granite County | 0.61% | $2,061 | $339,500 | 3,419 |
| Fallon County | 0.57% | $1,359 | $237,000 | 2,817 |
| Judith Basin County | 0.45% | $971 | $214,200 | 2,053 |
| Wheatland County | 0.65% | $1,122 | $172,700 | 2,049 |
| Meagher County | 0.70% | $1,705 | $244,400 | 1,979 |
| Liberty County | 1.03% | $1,204 | $116,800 | 1,968 |
| McCone County | 0.67% | $1,330 | $197,400 | 1,818 |
| Powder River County | 0.83% | $1,237 | $149,400 | 1,762 |
| Daniels County | 0.86% | $1,533 | $177,800 | 1,524 |
| Carter County | 0.44% | $782 | $176,600 | 1,361 |
| Prairie County | 0.85% | $1,428 | $167,100 | 1,251 |
| Wibaux County | 0.71% | $654 | $92,300 | 1,148 |
Montana compared with the United States
The Montana median bill of $2,535 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Montana are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Montana?
The median effective property tax rate in Montana is 0.75% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,250 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Montana county has the highest property tax?
Blaine County has the highest median effective rate in Montana at 1.52%. Madison County has the lowest at 0.41%. The largest county by population, Yellowstone County, is at 0.84%.