State Tax Assessment Hub

Montana Property Appraisers & Tax Directory

Directory of all 56 counties in Montana. Access local property valuation administrators, parcel search GIS maps, and tax appeal boards.

Avg Tax Rate 0.74%
Assessment Ratio 1.35%
Median Home $385k

County Property Tax Calculator

Estimated using County's effective tax rate of 0.74% (Assessment ratio: 1.35%)

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* Estimates do not account for local municipal surcharges, special district levies (MUD / ISD), or individual homestead exemption deductions.
Estimated Annual Tax
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Monthly Escrow $3/mo
Assessed Value $5198
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Montana County Assessors Directory

Select your county to view the local property appraiser office and parcel search portal.

56 Counties

Beaverhead County

Seat: Dillon

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Big Horn County

Seat: Hardin

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Blaine County

Seat: Chinook

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Broadwater County

Seat: Townsend

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Carbon County

Seat: Red Lodge

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Carter County

Seat: Ekalaka

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Cascade County

Seat: Great Falls

Tax Rate: 0.74%

Chouteau County

Seat: Fort Benton

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Custer County

Seat: Miles

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Daniels County

Seat: Scobey

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Dawson County

Seat: Glendive

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Deer Lodge County

Seat: Anaconda

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Fallon County

Seat: Baker

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Fergus County

Seat: Lewistown

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Flathead County

Seat: Kalispell

Tax Rate: 0.75%

Gallatin County

Seat: Bozeman

Tax Rate: 0.75%

Garfield County

Seat: Jordan

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Glacier County

Seat: Cut Bank

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Golden Valley County

Seat: Ryegate

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Granite County

Seat: Philipsburg

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Hill County

Seat: Havre

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Jefferson County

Seat: Boulder

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Judith Basin County

Seat: Stanford

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Lake County

Seat: Polson

Tax Rate: 0.74%

Lewis and Clark County

Seat: Helena

Tax Rate: 0.74%

Liberty County

Seat: Chester

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Lincoln County

Seat: Libby

Tax Rate: 0.74%

McCone County

Seat: Circle

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Madison County

Seat: Virginia

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Meagher County

Seat: White Sulphur Springs

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Mineral County

Seat: Superior

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Missoula County

Seat: Missoula

Tax Rate: 0.75%

Musselshell County

Seat: Roundup

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Park County

Seat: Livingston

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Petroleum County

Seat: Winnett

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Phillips County

Seat: Malta

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Pondera County

Seat: Conrad

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Powder River County

Seat: Broadus

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Powell County

Seat: Deer Lodge

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Prairie County

Seat: Terry

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Ravalli County

Seat: Hamilton

Tax Rate: 0.74%

Richland County

Seat: Sidney

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Roosevelt County

Seat: Wolf Point

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Rosebud County

Seat: Forsyth

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Sanders County

Seat: Thompson Falls

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Sheridan County

Seat: Plentywood

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Silver Bow County

Seat: Butte

Tax Rate: 0.74%

Stillwater County

Seat: Columbus

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Sweet Grass County

Seat: Big Timber

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Teton County

Seat: Choteau

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Toole County

Seat: Shelby

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Treasure County

Seat: Hysham

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Valley County

Seat: Glasgow

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Wheatland County

Seat: Harlowton

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Wibaux County

Seat: Wibaux

Tax Rate: 0.68%

Yellowstone County

Seat: Billings

Tax Rate: 0.75%

Montana Property Tax Laws & Rules

Homestead Exemption Rules:

Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) reduces property tax rates for low-to-moderate income homeowners by 30% to 80%.

Senior Citizens & Disabled Veterans:

Disabled Veterans Property Tax Assistance Program (MDV) reduces taxes by 50% to 100% for 100% disabled veterans based on income.

Appraisal Appeal & Protest Deadline:

Within 30 days of the date on the Property Classification and Appraisal Notice.

Appeals are filed before the: County Tax Appeal Board (CTAB).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average property tax rate in Montana?

The average effective property tax rate in Montana is approximately 0.74%. Actual tax bills depend on your county, municipality, and local school district levies.

How are properties assessed in Montana?

Under Montana law, properties are assessed at a statutory assessment ratio of 1.35% of fair market value by the local Department of Revenue - Local County Appraisal Office.

When is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Montana?

In Montana, property valuation appeals must generally be filed by: Within 30 days of the date on the Property Classification and Appraisal Notice. Appeals are heard by the local County Tax Appeal Board (CTAB).

What homestead exemptions are available in Montana?

Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) reduces property tax rates for low-to-moderate income homeowners by 30% to 80%.