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Flathead County, MT Property Tax Calculator
Flathead County homeowners pay a median $3,120 a year in property tax, 0.58% of a median $535,500 home: below Montana's 0.72% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Flathead County by home value, at 0.58%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $270,000 | $1,574 | $131 |
| $400,000 | $2,332 | $194 |
| $540,000 | $3,148 | $262 |
| $800,000 | $4,664 | $389 |
| $1,070,000 | $6,238 | $520 |
Flathead County against Montana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flathead County | 0.58% | $3,120 | $535,500 | $73,925 |
| Montana | 0.72% | $2,693 | $375,800 | $72,509 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Flathead County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Flathead County?
The effective rate is 0.58%: a median $3,120 a year on a median $535,500 home. That's the 6th highest of the 6 Montana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Flathead County?
About $2,332 a year, $194 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Flathead County compare with the rest of Montana?
Its rate is below the state's 0.72%. Across Montana, covered counties range from 0.58% to 0.88%.
How do I lower my Flathead County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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