Property Tax by County in Montana (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates, median home values, and annual tax bills for every county in Montana.
Last reviewed:
State Avg Rate
0.77%
effective rate
Counties
56
in dataset
Highest Rate
1.52%
Blaine
Lowest Rate
0.41%
Madison
All Counties in Montana
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home | Avg Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverhead County | 0.67% | $282K | $1,876 |
| Big Horn County | 1.00% | $148K | $1,482 |
| Blaine County | 1.52% | $125K | $1,901 |
| Broadwater County | 0.61% | $365K | $2,210 |
| Carbon County | 0.55% | $379K | $2,080 |
| Carter County | 0.44% | $177K | $782 |
| Cascade County | 0.92% | $243K | $2,236 |
| Chouteau County | 0.78% | $185K | $1,446 |
| Custer County | 1.10% | $204K | $2,242 |
| Daniels County | 0.86% | $178K | $1,533 |
| Dawson County | 1.17% | $187K | $2,199 |
| Deer Lodge County | 0.81% | $210K | $1,706 |
| Fallon County | 0.57% | $237K | $1,359 |
| Fergus County | 0.84% | $203K | $1,709 |
| Flathead County | 0.61% | $468K | $2,867 |
| Gallatin County | 0.60% | $605K | $3,625 |
| Garfield County | 0.66% | $178K | $1,169 |
| Glacier County | 0.81% | $153K | $1,246 |
| Golden Valley County | 0.51% | $204K | $1,038 |
| Granite County | 0.61% | $340K | $2,061 |
| Hill County | 1.08% | $188K | $2,026 |
| Jefferson County | 0.56% | $408K | $2,274 |
| Judith Basin County | 0.45% | $214K | $971 |
| Lake County | 0.66% | $369K | $2,436 |
| Lewis and Clark County | 0.81% | $358K | $2,886 |
| Liberty County | 1.03% | $117K | $1,204 |
| Lincoln County | 0.58% | $259K | $1,499 |
| Madison County | 0.41% | $440K | $1,800 |
| McCone County | 0.67% | $197K | $1,330 |
| Meagher County | 0.70% | $244K | $1,705 |
| Mineral County | 0.55% | $314K | $1,728 |
| Missoula County | 0.91% | $423K | $3,833 |
| Musselshell County | 0.63% | $221K | $1,383 |
| Park County | 0.57% | $430K | $2,454 |
| Petroleum County | 0.73% | $174K | $1,261 |
| Phillips County | 0.85% | $175K | $1,484 |
| Pondera County | 0.88% | $179K | $1,584 |
| Powder River County | 0.83% | $149K | $1,237 |
| Powell County | 0.71% | $256K | $1,809 |
| Prairie County | 0.85% | $167K | $1,428 |
| Ravalli County | 0.53% | $435K | $2,303 |
| Richland County | 0.75% | $259K | $1,935 |
| Roosevelt County | 1.29% | $119K | $1,535 |
| Rosebud County | 0.63% | $189K | $1,191 |
| Sanders County | 0.55% | $324K | $1,777 |
| Sheridan County | 1.29% | $112K | $1,436 |
| Silver Bow County | 1.05% | $224K | $2,357 |
| Stillwater County | 0.60% | $356K | $2,131 |
| Sweet Grass County | 0.49% | $296K | $1,452 |
| Teton County | 0.82% | $236K | $1,929 |
| Toole County | 0.96% | $187K | $1,805 |
| Treasure County | 0.62% | $215K | $1,326 |
| Valley County | 1.10% | $199K | $2,185 |
| Wheatland County | 0.65% | $173K | $1,122 |
| Wibaux County | 0.71% | $92K | $654 |
| Yellowstone County | 0.84% | $318K | $2,669 |
Data: Effective rates are based on 2023 ACS 5-year estimates (median annual tax ÷ median home value). Rates reflect all local levies. Individual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions, and millage rates. Rates are color-coded vs. the Montana average of 0.77% — red = above, green = below.