Homeowners in Lake County, Montana paid a median $2,561 a year in property tax on a median home worth $421,800, an effective rate of about 0.61% (Census 2020–2024).
0.72%Montana statewide · US 0.94%
How Lake County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.61% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $911 | $76 |
| $250,000 | $1,518 | $126 |
| $350,000 | $2,125 | $177 |
| $500,000 | $3,036 | $253 |
Cities and towns in Lake County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polson | $2,224 | $356,300 | 0.62% |
| Ronan | $1,563 | $225,500 | 0.69% |
| St. Ignatius | $1,734 | $250,000 | 0.69% |
| Lindisfarne | $3,563 | $653,800 | 0.54% |
| Finley Point | $3,667 | $555,100 | 0.66% |
| Kerr | $3,859 | $558,200 | 0.69% |
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Related
- Montana property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Wibaux County, MT0.61% effective
- Granite County, MT0.60% effective
- Petroleum County, MT0.60% effective
- Garfield County, MT0.62% effective
- Treasure County, MT0.59% 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
- Lincoln County pop. 21,175
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Lake County, Montana?
Homeowners in Lake County, Montana paid a median $2,561 a year in property tax on a median home worth $421,800, an effective rate of about 0.61% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Lake County?
About $1,821 a year ($152 a month) at the 0.61% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Lake County property tax high?
It ranks #24 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 Lake County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Lake County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.