Montana Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 56 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$1,896
Average Rate
0.69%
Average Home Value
$276,877
County tax atlas
Montana property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
56/56
Avg rate
0.69%
Avg bill
$1,896
Avg home
$276,877
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$1,896
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.69%Medium
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$276,877
National avg $281,900
Counties
56
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Montana
Montana taxes land light
Montana homeowners pay an average effective property tax rate of 0.767%, nearly a quarter less than the national median of 1.03%—placing Montana among the most tax-friendly states in the nation. This advantage translates to meaningful savings: the median property tax bill here runs $1,802 annually versus $2,690 nationwide, even as home values sit only modestly below the national median.
Wide gaps between Montana counties
Property tax rates across Montana's 56 counties span from a low of 0.409% in Madison County to 1.522% in Blaine County—nearly a fourfold range that reveals substantial variation in how communities fund services. Median tax bills follow a similarly dramatic arc, from just $654 in rural Wibaux County to $3,833 in Missoula County, reflecting both assessment differences and population density.
What a Montana property bill looks like
The typical Montana homeowner with a $251,520 median-valued property pays about $1,802 annually in property taxes—a figure roughly 33% lower than the national median home's annual tax burden. In high-rate Missoula County, that same homeowner might pay $3,833, while in Madison County, the bill drops below $1,800, illustrating how location within the state shapes your tax reality.
Urban and rural divides emerge
Montana's metro and college towns—especially Missoula, Gallatin, and Lewis and Clark counties—carry the state's highest tax burdens, with annual bills exceeding $2,800, likely reflecting stronger municipal services and school funding in population centers. Rural western and central counties like Wibaux, Carter, and Judith Basin pay substantially less, with median bills under $1,000, a trade-off that reflects both lower property values and sparser service infrastructure.
Montana: a low-tax haven with local variation
Montana ranks decisively below the national property tax average, making it attractive to homeowners seeking relief from state-level property levies—but your actual savings depend heavily on which county you choose. Rural and southwestern counties offer the deepest discounts, while urban centers like Missoula demand noticeably higher payments in exchange for denser services and amenities.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.