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Montana Property Tax Calculator
Montana homeowners pay a median $2,693 a year in property tax, 0.72% of a median $375,800 home: the 32nd highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
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Effective property tax rates in Montana counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula County | 0.88% | $4,150 | $472,100 |
| Cascade County | 0.87% | $2,320 | $265,300 |
| Yellowstone County | 0.81% | $2,832 | $349,500 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 0.79% | $3,113 | $393,500 |
| Gallatin County | 0.59% | $3,933 | $667,600 |
| Flathead County | 0.58% | $3,120 | $535,500 |
Property tax in Montana by home value, at 0.72%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $190,000 | $1,362 | $114 |
| $280,000 | $2,008 | $167 |
| $380,000 | $2,725 | $227 |
| $560,000 | $4,015 | $335 |
| $750,000 | $5,378 | $448 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Montana, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Montana's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Montana?
The effective rate is 0.72%: homeowners pay a median $2,693 a year on a median $375,800 home, below the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Montana?
About $2,151 a year at Montana's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 0.58% in Flathead County to 0.88% in Missoula County.
Do Montana homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $2,860, against $2,448 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my Montana property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in Montana
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