Lincoln County Property Taxes

Lincoln County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

16.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$125/mo escrow

#13 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.58%

vs. Montana Avg16.8% below
vs. National Avg44.3% below

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)

Data Story

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$1,499
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Lincoln County

0.58%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lincoln County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Lincoln County, Montana is 0.58%. 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 Lincoln County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lincoln County is $1,499. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,565, while those without a mortgage pay $1,431.
How does Lincoln County compare to the Montana average?
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.58% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $1,499, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Lincoln County, Montana?
The median home value in Lincoln County, Montana is $258,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Lincoln County a low property tax area in Montana?
Yes — Lincoln County's effective property tax rate of 0.58% is below the Montana average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax of $1,499 is also lower the state average of $1,802, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Lincoln County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Lincoln County ranks #13 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.58% and median annual tax of $1,499, it falls in the lower 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.