Liberty County Property Taxes

Liberty County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$100/mo escrow

#48 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.03%

vs. Montana Avg33.2% below
vs. National Avg55.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$116,800

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,875

$156/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$927

$77/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#48

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Liberty County, Montana

Liberty: Montana's tax rate champion

At 1.031%, Liberty County has the highest effective property tax rate in Montana—nearly 45% above the national median of 0.71%. Despite affordable homes ($116,800 median), the county's steep rate keeps tax bills competitive with national averages.

Second-highest rate statewide

Only Missoula County (0.906%) comes close to Liberty's 1.031% effective rate, crushing the state average of 0.767%. Liberty's rate is 35% steeper than the typical Montana county.

Lowest homes, highest rates

Liberty's median home value of $116,800 is the lowest in its region—McCone County sits at $197,400, Lincoln at $258,700—yet Liberty's 1.031% tax rate far exceeds them all. Residents pay $1,204 annually despite owning the cheapest property nearby.

Your $1,204 annual tax bill

A typical Liberty County home valued at $116,800 triggers an annual property tax of $1,204—or $100 per month. With a mortgage, the bill climbs to $1,875; without, it drops to $927.

Challenge your assessment today

With Montana's highest property tax rate, even small assessment errors add up quickly in Liberty County. Homeowners can appeal valuations for free if comparable home sales suggest overvaluation—a straightforward process that often saves hundreds annually.

How Liberty County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Liberty County$1,204
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Liberty County

1.03%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Liberty County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Liberty County, Montana is 1.03%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Liberty County?
The median annual property tax payment in Liberty County is $1,204. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,875, while those without a mortgage pay $927.
How does Liberty County compare to the Montana average?
Liberty County's effective tax rate of 1.03% is higher than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Liberty County is $1,204, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Liberty County, Montana?
The median home value in Liberty County, Montana is $116,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Liberty County property tax rate higher than the Montana average?
Liberty County's effective property tax rate of 1.03% is higher than the Montana average of 0.72%. This difference of 0.31% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Liberty County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Liberty County ranks #48 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.03% and median annual tax of $1,204, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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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.