Lincoln County Property Taxes
Lincoln County, Montana
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$125/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.58%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$258,700
State avg ▲ $251,520
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,565
$130/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,431
$119/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#13
of 56 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Montana
Lincoln offers the gentlest tax burden
At 0.579%, Lincoln County has the lowest effective property tax rate among these eight counties and ranks well below the national median of 0.71%. The county's median tax of $1,499 is 44% lower than the national median of $2,690.
Most tax-friendly county in Montana
Lincoln's 0.579% effective rate ranks lowest statewide, nearly a quarter below Montana's 0.767% average. Residents enjoy the gentlest tax treatment in the state.
Balanced homes, balanced taxes
Lincoln County's $258,700 median home value sits between Liberty ($116,800) and Lewis and Clark ($358,200), yet its tax bills remain the region's lightest at $1,499 annually. This reflects the county's remarkably low 0.579% effective rate—a rare advantage in Montana.
Your $1,499 annual tax bill
A typical Lincoln County home worth $258,700 generates just $1,499 in annual property taxes—or $125 per month. With a mortgage, the bill is $1,565; without, $1,431.
Even low rates warrant checking
Lincoln County's favorable tax climate is no reason to skip a reappraisal check—overassessment happens everywhere. Homeowners can request a free assessment review if recent comparable sales in their area suggest their home is overvalued.
How Lincoln County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lincoln County
0.58%
Effective rate
Montana Avg
0.72%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Montana
Madison County
0.41%
Carter County
0.44%
Judith Basin County
0.45%
Sweet Grass County
0.49%
Golden Valley County
0.51%
Ravalli County
0.53%
Carbon County
0.55%
Sanders County
0.55%
Mineral County
0.55%
Jefferson County
0.56%
Park County
0.57%
Fallon County
0.57%
Gallatin County
0.60%
Stillwater County
0.60%
Broadwater County
0.61%
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.