Montana homeowners paid a median $2,693 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.72%. The lowest county is Madison County (0.41%) and the highest is Blaine County (1.34%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 56 Montana counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison County | $1,937 | $470,100 | 0.41% |
| 2 | Judith Basin County | $1,066 | $238,300 | 0.45% |
| 3 | Carter County | $904 | $199,200 | 0.45% |
| 4 | Mineral County | $1,758 | $364,300 | 0.48% |
| 5 | Sweet Grass County | $1,615 | $330,100 | 0.49% |
| 6 | Fallon County | $1,220 | $244,800 | 0.50% |
| 7 | Ravalli County | $2,380 | $476,600 | 0.50% |
| 8 | Sanders County | $1,889 | $359,000 | 0.53% |
| 9 | Golden Valley County | $1,132 | $212,200 | 0.53% |
| 10 | Carbon County | $2,281 | $420,800 | 0.54% |
| 11 | Lincoln County | $1,615 | $296,500 | 0.54% |
| 12 | Jefferson County | $2,446 | $446,900 | 0.55% |
| 13 | Musselshell County | $1,287 | $235,000 | 0.55% |
| 14 | Broadwater County | $2,384 | $426,600 | 0.56% |
| 15 | Wheatland County | $1,013 | $180,800 | 0.56% |
| 16 | Park County | $2,641 | $467,500 | 0.56% |
| 17 | Stillwater County | $2,319 | $405,800 | 0.57% |
| 18 | Flathead County | $3,120 | $535,500 | 0.58% |
| 19 | Gallatin County | $3,933 | $667,600 | 0.59% |
| 20 | Treasure County | $1,364 | $230,300 | 0.59% |
| 21 | Petroleum County | $1,211 | $201,400 | 0.60% |
| 22 | Granite County | $2,130 | $352,700 | 0.60% |
| 23 | Wibaux County | $598 | $98,600 | 0.61% |
| 24 | Lake County | $2,561 | $421,800 | 0.61% |
| 25 | Garfield County | $1,052 | $169,900 | 0.62% |
| 26 | Meagher County | $1,725 | $259,800 | 0.66% |
| 27 | Beaverhead County | $2,069 | $308,300 | 0.67% |
| 28 | McCone County | $1,429 | $211,600 | 0.68% |
| 29 | Powder River County | $1,304 | $192,100 | 0.68% |
| 30 | Powell County | $2,104 | $306,500 | 0.69% |
| 31 | Rosebud County | $1,285 | $182,400 | 0.70% |
| 32 | Richland County | $1,934 | $263,000 | 0.74% |
| 33 | Fergus County | $1,769 | $236,100 | 0.75% |
| 34 | Teton County | $1,987 | $264,000 | 0.75% |
| 35 | Chouteau County | $1,566 | $207,800 | 0.75% |
| 36 | Deer Lodge County | $1,803 | $231,700 | 0.78% |
| 37 | Phillips County | $1,551 | $197,600 | 0.78% |
| 38 | Lewis and Clark County | $3,113 | $393,500 | 0.79% |
| 39 | Pondera County | $1,651 | $206,100 | 0.80% |
| 40 | Yellowstone County | $2,832 | $349,500 | 0.81% |
| 41 | Prairie County | $1,391 | $165,700 | 0.84% |
| 42 | Glacier County | $1,391 | $165,100 | 0.84% |
| 43 | Daniels County | $1,610 | $184,800 | 0.87% |
| 44 | Toole County | $1,908 | $218,400 | 0.87% |
| 45 | Cascade County | $2,320 | $265,300 | 0.87% |
| 46 | Missoula County | $4,150 | $472,100 | 0.88% |
| 47 | Liberty County | $1,570 | $169,100 | 0.93% |
| 48 | Hill County | $1,980 | $202,600 | 0.98% |
| 49 | Silver Bow County | $2,500 | $255,200 | 0.98% |
| 50 | Custer County | $2,264 | $219,100 | 1.03% |
| 51 | Big Horn County | $1,574 | $143,400 | 1.10% |
| 52 | Dawson County | $2,110 | $185,300 | 1.14% |
| 53 | Valley County | $2,333 | $198,400 | 1.18% |
| 54 | Sheridan County | $1,521 | $124,000 | 1.23% |
| 55 | Roosevelt County | $1,522 | $118,800 | 1.28% |
| 56 | Blaine County | $2,080 | $155,500 | 1.34% |
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.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Montana?
Madison County, with a median effective rate of 0.41% ($1,937 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Montana?
Blaine County at 1.34% ($2,080 median tax).
How much is property tax in Montana?
Montana homeowners paid a median $2,693 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.72%. The lowest county is Madison County (0.41%) and the highest is Blaine County (1.34%) (Census 2020–2024).