Property taxMontanaCensus ACS 2020–2024
Montana property tax rates by county
Homeowners in Montana pay a median $2,693 a year in property tax, 0.72% of the median home value.The median home is worth $375,800. Montana ranks 32nd of 51 (50 states and DC, 1 = highest rate); its rate is 24% lower than the US rate (0.94%). Across its 56 counties the rate runs from 0.41% in Madison County to 1.34% in Blaine County.
Compared with other states
Montana's property tax rate is 24% lower than the US rate
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value). Grey ticks: the other 50 states and DC.
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Estimate your property tax in Montana
Pick a county, or keep the state rate. Home value × the effective rate.
$224 a month at 0.72%, the effective rate for Montana.
| At the US rate (0.94%) | $3,523 |
An estimate from Census averages, not your bill. Your tax depends on your assessed value, local levies and any exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) you claim.
Property tax rates across Montana's counties
Blaine County has Montana's highest rate, 1.34%; Madison County the lowest, 0.41%
Effective rate of each of 56 counties, highest to lowest; dashed line: Montana as a whole
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Highest rates
| Blaine County | 1.34% |
| Roosevelt County | 1.28% |
| Sheridan County | 1.23% |
| Valley County | 1.18% |
| Dawson County | 1.14% |
Lowest rates
| Madison County | 0.41% |
| Judith Basin County | 0.45% |
| Carter County | 0.45% |
| Mineral County | 0.48% |
| Sweet Grass County | 0.49% |
Every county in Montana
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| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Owner homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | 1.34% | $2,080 | $155,500 | 1,498 |
| Roosevelt County | 1.28% | $1,522 | $118,800 | 2,059 |
| Sheridan County | 1.23% | $1,521 | $124,000 | 1,060 |
| Valley County | 1.18% | $2,333 | $198,400 | 2,316 |
| Dawson County | 1.14% | $2,110 | $185,300 | 2,599 |
| Big Horn County | 1.10% | $1,574 | $143,400 | 2,553 |
| Custer County | 1.03% | $2,264 | $219,100 | 3,520 |
| Silver Bow County | 0.98% | $2,500 | $255,200 | 10,920 |
| Hill County | 0.98% | $1,980 | $202,600 | 4,101 |
| Liberty County | 0.93% | $1,570 | $169,100 | 459 |
| Missoula County | 0.88% | $4,150 | $472,100 | 30,978 |
| Cascade County | 0.87% | $2,320 | $265,300 | 24,408 |
| Toole County | 0.87% | $1,908 | $218,400 | 1,169 |
| Daniels County | 0.87% | $1,610 | $184,800 | 610 |
| Glacier County | 0.84% | $1,391 | $165,100 | 2,734 |
| Prairie County | 0.84% | $1,391 | $165,700 | 457 |
| Yellowstone County | 0.81% | $2,832 | $349,500 | 48,659 |
| Pondera County | 0.80% | $1,651 | $206,100 | 1,536 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 0.79% | $3,113 | $393,500 | 21,877 |
| Phillips County | 0.78% | $1,551 | $197,600 | 1,298 |
| Deer Lodge County | 0.78% | $1,803 | $231,700 | 3,267 |
| Chouteau County | 0.75% | $1,566 | $207,800 | 1,472 |
| Teton County | 0.75% | $1,987 | $264,000 | 1,865 |
| Fergus County | 0.75% | $1,769 | $236,100 | 3,360 |
| Richland County | 0.74% | $1,934 | $263,000 | 2,968 |
| Rosebud County | 0.70% | $1,285 | $182,400 | 1,954 |
| Powell County | 0.69% | $2,104 | $306,500 | 1,764 |
| Powder River County | 0.68% | $1,304 | $192,100 | 558 |
| McCone County | 0.68% | $1,429 | $211,600 | 717 |
| Beaverhead County | 0.67% | $2,069 | $308,300 | 2,766 |
| Meagher County | 0.66% | $1,725 | $259,800 | 699 |
| Garfield County | 0.62% | $1,052 | $169,900 | 312 |
| Lake County | 0.61% | $2,561 | $421,800 | 9,438 |
| Wibaux County | 0.61% | $598 | $98,600 | 334 |
| Granite County | 0.60% | $2,130 | $352,700 | 1,179 |
| Petroleum County | 0.60% | $1,211 | $201,400 | 161 |
| Treasure County | 0.59% | $1,364 | $230,300 | 246 |
| Gallatin County | 0.59% | $3,933 | $667,600 | 31,270 |
| Flathead County | 0.58% | $3,120 | $535,500 | 32,008 |
| Stillwater County | 0.57% | $2,319 | $405,800 | 3,159 |
| Park County | 0.56% | $2,641 | $467,500 | 5,810 |
| Wheatland County | 0.56% | $1,013 | $180,800 | 667 |
| Broadwater County | 0.56% | $2,384 | $426,600 | 2,479 |
| Musselshell County | 0.55% | $1,287 | $235,000 | 1,827 |
| Jefferson County | 0.55% | $2,446 | $446,900 | 4,206 |
| Lincoln County | 0.54% | $1,615 | $296,500 | 7,050 |
| Carbon County | 0.54% | $2,281 | $420,800 | 3,638 |
| Golden Valley County | 0.53% | $1,132 | $212,200 | 305 |
| Sanders County | 0.53% | $1,889 | $359,000 | 4,431 |
| Ravalli County | 0.50% | $2,380 | $476,600 | 14,812 |
| Fallon County | 0.50% | $1,220 | $244,800 | 818 |
| Sweet Grass County | 0.49% | $1,615 | $330,100 | 1,237 |
| Mineral County | 0.48% | $1,758 | $364,300 | 1,744 |
| Carter County | 0.45% | $904 | $199,200 | 373 |
| Judith Basin County | 0.45% | $1,066 | $238,300 | 667 |
| Madison County | 0.41% | $1,937 | $470,100 | 3,028 |
What homeowners pay
40% of Montana homeowners pay $3,000 or more a year (US 49%)
Owner-occupied homes by yearly real estate taxes paid
| Yearly property tax paid | Share of homeowners |
|---|---|
| No real estate taxes paid | 5% |
| Less than $800 | 9% |
| $800 to $1,499 | 12% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 10% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 23% |
| $3,000 or more | 40% |
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25102.
Median tax with a mortgage: $2,860; without: $2,448.
Five years earlier
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median property tax paid | $1,928 | $2,693 | +40% |
| Median home value | $230,600 | $375,800 | +63% |
| Effective rate | 0.84% | 0.72% | -0.12 pts |
Nearby states
| State | Effective rate |
|---|---|
| Minnesota median $3,357 | 1.02% |
| North Dakota median $2,468 | 0.99% |
| Montana median $2,693 | 0.72% |
| Wyoming median $1,767 | 0.57% |
| Idaho median $2,038 | 0.49% |
| Colorado median $2,602 | 0.48% |
| Nevada median $2,027 | 0.47% |
Where to check your own bill
Property tax in Montana is assessed and billed locally. State rules, exemptions and relief programs: Montana Department of Revenue, property.
Questions and answers
- What is the property tax rate in Montana?
- The effective rate is 0.72%: a median $2,693 a year on a median home value of $375,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024). It ranks 32nd of the 50 states and DC.
- How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Montana?
- About $2,150 a year at the state's effective rate; it varies by county, from $1,236 in Madison County to $4,013 in Blaine County.
- Which county in Montana has the highest property tax?
- By effective rate, Blaine County (1.34%). By median bill, Missoula County ($4,150). The lowest rate is in Madison County (0.41%).
- Does this include all property taxes?
- It is the real estate tax that owner-occupants report paying on their home. Business property, renters' indirect costs and personal property taxes on cars are not included.
Related
- Property taxes by stateranking
- Property tax calculatorany US county
- Where do my state taxes go in Montana?state budget
- Montana income tax calculatortake-home pay
- Federal money in MontanaUSAspending
Sources and notes
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (released December 2025), tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid by mortgage status), B25077 (median value), B25102 (mortgage status by real estate taxes paid), B25090 and B25082 (aggregate taxes paid and aggregate value) and B25003 (tenure). Owner-occupied homes. Public domain.
- Five years earlier: ACS 2015–2019 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Dollars are nominal.
- Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value. Taxes are what homeowners report paying for the year; values are what they say the home would sell for. Where the Census Bureau caps the median tax at “$10,000+”, the rate is total taxes paid ÷ total home value instead. ± figures are the Census 90% margins of error.
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