Madison County Property Taxes

Madison County, Montana

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

0.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$150/mo escrow

#1 of 56 counties in Montana

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.41%

vs. Montana Avg0.1% below
vs. National Avg33.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$440,500

State avg $251,520

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,773

$148/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,813

$151/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#1

of 56 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Madison County, Montana

Madison's lowest rate shields wealth

Madison County's 0.409% effective tax rate is the lowest among these eight counties and less than 60% of the national median of 0.71%. Despite the highest median home value at $440,500, residents pay just $1,800 annually—nearly 33% less than the national median tax bill.

Second-most tax-friendly county

Madison's 0.409% effective rate trails only Lincoln County (0.579%) statewide, landing 47% below Montana's 0.767% average. High-value homes pay minimal taxes here—a rare advantage for wealthy property owners.

Priciest homes, gentlest rates

Madison County's $440,500 median home value towers over Lincoln ($258,700) and Meagher ($244,400), yet its annual tax of $1,800 undercuts both—a consequence of the county's exceptionally low 0.409% rate. Wealth concentrates lightly in Madison.

Your $1,800 annual tax bill

A typical Madison County home worth $440,500 costs just $1,800 per year in property taxes—or $150 monthly. With a mortgage, you'll pay $1,773; without, $1,813.

Wealth deserves verification too

Madison's ultra-low tax rate shouldn't discourage assessment reviews—high-value properties sometimes sit overvalued without owner knowledge. Request a free reappraisal if recent sales of comparable homes suggest your property is assessed above market value.

How Madison County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Madison County$1,800
Montana State Average$1,802
National Average$1,924

Madison County

0.41%

Effective rate

Montana Avg

0.72%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Madison County, Montana?
The effective property tax rate in Madison County, Montana is 0.41%. 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 Madison County?
The median annual property tax payment in Madison County is $1,800. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,773, while those without a mortgage pay $1,813.
How does Madison County compare to the Montana average?
Madison County's effective tax rate of 0.41% is lower than the Montana state average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax in Madison County is $1,800, compared to the state average of $1,802.
What is the median home value in Madison County, Montana?
The median home value in Madison County, Montana is $440,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Madison County a low property tax area in Montana?
Yes — Madison County's effective property tax rate of 0.41% is below the Montana average of 0.72%. The median annual property tax of $1,800 is also lower the state average of $1,802, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Madison County rank for property taxes in Montana?
Madison County ranks #1 out of 56 counties in Montana by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.41% and median annual tax of $1,800, 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.