Homeowners in Yellowstone County, Montana paid a median $2,832 a year in property tax on a median home worth $349,500, an effective rate of about 0.81% (Census 2020–2024).
0.72%Montana statewide · US 0.94%
How Yellowstone County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.81% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,215 | $101 |
| $250,000 | $2,026 | $169 |
| $350,000 | $2,836 | $236 |
| $500,000 | $4,052 | $338 |
Cities and towns in Yellowstone County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $2,887 | $343,400 | 0.84% |
| Laurel | $1,939 | $235,100 | 0.82% |
| Lockwood | $2,466 | $235,400 | 1.05% |
| Ballantine | $3,393 | $284,000 | 1.19% |
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Related
- Montana property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Pondera County, MT0.80% effective
- Lewis and Clark County, MT0.79% effective
- Phillips County, MT0.78% effective
- Prairie County, MT0.84% effective
- Deer Lodge County, MT0.78% 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
- 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 Yellowstone County, Montana?
Homeowners in Yellowstone County, Montana paid a median $2,832 a year in property tax on a median home worth $349,500, an effective rate of about 0.81% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Yellowstone County?
About $2,431 a year ($203 a month) at the 0.81% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Yellowstone County property tax high?
It ranks #40 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 Yellowstone County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Yellowstone County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.