Homeowners in Columbia Falls, Montana paid a median $2,814 a year in property tax on a median home worth $384,400, an effective rate of about 0.73% (Census 2020–2024).
0.58%Flathead County overall
Columbia Falls vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Columbia Falls
At the local 0.73% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,098 | $92 |
| $250,000 | $1,830 | $153 |
| $350,000 | $2,562 | $214 |
| $500,000 | $3,660 | $305 |
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Nearby and related
- Flathead County property taxcounty overview
- Montana property tax by countyranked
- Kalispell, MT0.77% effective
- Evergreen, MT0.72% effective
- Whitefish, MT0.55% effective
- Bigfork, MT0.50% effective
- Marion, MT0.58% effective
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Montana
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Billings pop. 119,434
- Missoula pop. 76,514
- Great Falls pop. 60,329
- Bozeman pop. 56,114
- Butte-Silver Bow (balance) pop. 35,052
- Helena pop. 33,639
- Kalispell pop. 28,504
- Belgrade pop. 11,872
- Evergreen pop. 9,611
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County pop. 9,597
- Yellowstone County pop. 168,957
- Gallatin County pop. 124,074
- Missoula County pop. 120,672
- Flathead County pop. 110,695
- Cascade County pop. 84,606
- Lewis and Clark County pop. 73,464
- Ravalli County pop. 46,727
- Silver Bow County pop. 35,785
- Lake County pop. 32,561
- Lincoln County pop. 21,175
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Columbia Falls, Montana?
Homeowners in Columbia Falls, Montana paid a median $2,814 a year in property tax on a median home worth $384,400, an effective rate of about 0.73% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Columbia Falls?
About $1,830 a year at the 0.73% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Columbia Falls higher than the rest of Montana?
Columbia Falls ranks #90 lowest of 159 Montana places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.72%. Flathead County overall is 0.58%.