Homeowners in Hill County, Montana paid a median $1,980 a year in property tax on a median home worth $202,600, an effective rate of about 0.98% (Census 2020–2024).
0.72%Montana statewide · US 0.94%
How Hill County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.98% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,466 | $122 |
| $250,000 | $2,443 | $204 |
| $350,000 | $3,421 | $285 |
| $500,000 | $4,886 | $407 |
Cities and towns in Hill County
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Related
- Montana property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Silver Bow County, MT0.98% effective
- Liberty County, MT0.93% effective
- Custer County, MT1.03% effective
- Missoula County, MT0.88% effective
- Cascade County, MT0.87% effective
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 Hill County, Montana?
Homeowners in Hill County, Montana paid a median $1,980 a year in property tax on a median home worth $202,600, an effective rate of about 0.98% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Hill County?
About $2,932 a year ($244 a month) at the 0.98% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Hill County property tax high?
It ranks #48 lowest of 56 Montana counties. The state median effective rate is 0.72% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Hill County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Hill County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.