In short
Homeowners in Montana paid a median $2,693 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $375,800, 0.72% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 33 of 51 including DC. Across its 56 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.41% in Madison County to 1.34% in Blaine County; the highest median bill is in Missoula County ($4,150).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine County | 1.34% | $2,080 | ±$209 | $155,500 | 1,498 |
| Roosevelt County | 1.28% | $1,522 | ±$129 | $118,800 | 2,059 |
| Sheridan County | 1.23% | $1,521 | ±$127 | $124,000 | 1,060 |
| Valley County | 1.18% | $2,333 | ±$98 | $198,400 | 2,316 |
| Dawson County | 1.14% | $2,110 | ±$226 | $185,300 | 2,599 |
| Big Horn County | 1.1% | $1,574 | ±$175 | $143,400 | 2,553 |
| Custer County | 1.03% | $2,264 | ±$129 | $219,100 | 3,520 |
| Hill County | 0.98% | $1,980 | ±$175 | $202,600 | 4,101 |
| Silver Bow County | 0.98% | $2,500 | ±$100 | $255,200 | 10,920 |
| Liberty County | 0.93% | $1,570 | ±$446 | $169,100 | 459 |
| Missoula County | 0.88% | $4,150 | ±$96 | $472,100 | 30,978 |
| Cascade County | 0.87% | $2,320 | ±$45 | $265,300 | 24,408 |
| Daniels County | 0.87% | $1,610 | ±$232 | $184,800 | 610 |
| Toole County | 0.87% | $1,908 | ±$273 | $218,400 | 1,169 |
| Glacier County | 0.84% | $1,391 | ±$151 | $165,100 | 2,734 |
| Prairie County | 0.84% | $1,391 | ±$158 | $165,700 | 457 |
| Yellowstone County | 0.81% | $2,832 | ±$61 | $349,500 | 48,659 |
| Pondera County | 0.8% | $1,651 | ±$270 | $206,100 | 1,536 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 0.79% | $3,113 | ±$108 | $393,500 | 21,877 |
| Deer Lodge County | 0.78% | $1,803 | ±$179 | $231,700 | 3,267 |
| Phillips County | 0.78% | $1,551 | ±$203 | $197,600 | 1,298 |
| Chouteau County | 0.75% | $1,566 | ±$190 | $207,800 | 1,472 |
| Fergus County | 0.75% | $1,769 | ±$131 | $236,100 | 3,360 |
| Teton County | 0.75% | $1,987 | ±$147 | $264,000 | 1,865 |
| Richland County | 0.74% | $1,934 | ±$162 | $263,000 | 2,968 |
| Rosebud County | 0.7% | $1,285 | ±$265 | $182,400 | 1,954 |
| Powell County | 0.69% | $2,104 | ±$200 | $306,500 | 1,764 |
| McCone County | 0.68% | $1,429 | ±$325 | $211,600 | 717 |
| Powder River County | 0.68% | $1,304 | ±$124 | $192,100 | 558 |
| Beaverhead County | 0.67% | $2,069 | ±$155 | $308,300 | 2,766 |
| Meagher County | 0.66% | $1,725 | ±$269 | $259,800 | 699 |
| Garfield County | 0.62% | $1,052 | ±$294 | $169,900 | 312 |
| Lake County | 0.61% | $2,561 | ±$123 | $421,800 | 9,438 |
| Wibaux County | 0.61% | $598 | ±$101 | $98,600 | 334 |
| Granite County | 0.6% | $2,130 | ±$221 | $352,700 | 1,179 |
| Petroleum County | 0.6% | $1,211 | ±$199 | $201,400 | 161 |
| Gallatin County | 0.59% | $3,933 | ±$94 | $667,600 | 31,270 |
| Treasure County | 0.59% | $1,364 | ±$114 | $230,300 | 246 |
| Flathead County | 0.58% | $3,120 | ±$68 | $535,500 | 32,008 |
| Stillwater County | 0.57% | $2,319 | ±$119 | $405,800 | 3,159 |
| Broadwater County | 0.56% | $2,384 | ±$181 | $426,600 | 2,479 |
| Park County | 0.56% | $2,641 | ±$127 | $467,500 | 5,810 |
| Wheatland County | 0.56% | $1,013 | ±$195 | $180,800 | 667 |
| Jefferson County | 0.55% | $2,446 | ±$172 | $446,900 | 4,206 |
| Musselshell County | 0.55% | $1,287 | ±$135 | $235,000 | 1,827 |
| Carbon County | 0.54% | $2,281 | ±$133 | $420,800 | 3,638 |
| Lincoln County | 0.54% | $1,615 | ±$113 | $296,500 | 7,050 |
| Golden Valley County | 0.53% | $1,132 | ±$184 | $212,200 | 305 |
| Sanders County | 0.53% | $1,889 | ±$131 | $359,000 | 4,431 |
| Fallon County | 0.5% | $1,220 | ±$179 | $244,800 | 818 |
| Ravalli County | 0.5% | $2,380 | ±$97 | $476,600 | 14,812 |
| Sweet Grass County | 0.49% | $1,615 | ±$210 | $330,100 | 1,237 |
| Mineral County | 0.48% | $1,758 | ±$140 | $364,300 | 1,744 |
| Carter County | 0.45% | $904 | ±$244 | $199,200 | 373 |
| Judith Basin County | 0.45% | $1,066 | ±$136 | $238,300 | 667 |
| Madison County | 0.41% | $1,937 | ±$115 | $470,100 | 3,028 |
| Montana | 0.72% | $2,693 | ±$19 | $375,800 | 317,400 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Montana?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $2,693 a year, is 0.72% of the median home value ($375,800), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Montana has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Blaine County (1.34%), Roosevelt County (1.28%), Sheridan County (1.23%). In dollars: Missoula County ($4,150), Gallatin County ($3,933), Flathead County ($3,120).
How property tax works in Montana, exemptions and appeals: Montana property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.