Cascade County Property Tax Rate

Montana

0.87%effective rate

Cascade County, Montana has an effective property tax rate of 0.87%, which is 5% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $265,300, homeowners pay approximately $2,320 per year in property taxes. Cascade County ranks #12 out of 56 counties in Montana for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,320

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$265,300

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.43%

Median income: $67,690

State Rank📍

#12

of 56 counties in MT

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,386

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,214

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Cascade County pay on average $172 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Cascade County Compares

Cascade County
0.87%
Montana Average
0.72%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Montana

Blaine
1.34%
Roosevelt
1.28%
Sheridan
1.23%
Valley
1.18%
Dawson
1.14%
Big Horn
1.10%
Custer
1.03%
Hill
0.98%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2020$1,796$184,4000.97%
2021$1,892$194,0000.98%
2022$2,154$227,6000.95%
2023$2,236$243,3000.92%
2024$2,320$265,3000.87%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Montana Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Cascade County homeowners

General Homestead

Residential property taxed at lower class rate; additional $200,000 exemption for properties under specified value

Primary residence owners

Disabled Veteran

Up to 100% exemption based on disability rating and income

Veterans with service-connected disability; income limits apply

Property Tax Assistance (Over 65)

Credit of up to $1,000 against property taxes

Homeowners age 65+ with income under set limits

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Cascade County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,610

$218/month · Rate: 0.87%

Quick Facts

Population84,606
Owner-Occupied61.8%
National Rank#1423 of 3,135
Median Income$67,690

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.