Montana Property Tax Calculator
Estimate your annual and monthly property tax by county
Montana Property Tax Calculator
Estimate your annual property tax in Montana. Choose a county to use its local rate.
Estimated Annual Property Tax
$2,736
$228/month · Rate: 0.72%
Home Value
$380,000
Taxable Value
$380,000
Effective Rate
0.72%
Based on the Montana statewide average rate
How Property Tax Works in Montana
Montana has an average effective property tax rate of 0.72%, which ranks #33 among all 50 states and DC. That rate is 22% lower than the national average of 0.92%. The median homeowner pays $2,693 per year on a home worth $375,800.
Property taxes in Montana are levied locally, so the rate you actually pay depends on your county and taxing district. Across the state's 56 counties, effective rates range from about 0.41% in Madison County to 1.34% in Blaine County. Select your county in the calculator above to use its local effective rate instead of the statewide average.
Your tax is based on your property's assessed value, not always its full market price. The effective rate used here already reflects median assessment practices, so it gives a realistic estimate. To lower your bill, check whether you qualify for a homestead or other exemption on the Montana property tax page.
Property Tax by County in Montana
Yellowstone County
0.81%
Gallatin County
0.59%
Missoula County
0.88%
Flathead County
0.58%
Cascade County
0.87%
Lewis and Clark County
0.79%
Ravalli County
0.50%
Silver Bow County
0.98%
Lake County
0.61%
Lincoln County
0.54%
Park County
0.56%
Hill County
0.98%
See rates for all 56 counties on the Montana property tax page, or compare states with the national property tax calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (the latest available). Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only — actual property taxes depend on local assessment practices, millage rates, and applicable exemptions. Consult your local tax assessor's office for exact figures. Last updated: July 2026.