What is the property tax rate in Helena, MT?

Helena has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.95%. On a median home valued at $355,100, homeowners pay approximately $3,367 per year in property taxes.

How does Helena compare to Lewis and Clark County?

Helena's effective rate of 0.95% is 20% higher than the Lewis and Clark County average of 0.79%. The county-wide median annual tax is $3,113, while Helena homeowners pay an estimated $3,367.

How much are property taxes in Helena on a $300,000 home?

Based on Helena's effective rate of 0.95%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $2,850 per year, or about $238 per month.

Helena Property Tax Rate

Lewis and Clark County, Montana

0.95%effective rate

Helena is located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Homeowners in Helena pay a median of $3,367 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $355,100, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.95%. This is 20% higher than the Lewis and Clark County average of 0.79%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.95%

vs 0.79% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,367

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$355,100

2024 estimate

Population📍

33,126

Helena, MT

How Helena Compares

Helena

0.95%

Lewis and Clark County Average

0.79%

Montana Average

0.72%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Helena

Property taxes in Helena are collected by Lewis and Clark County. Tax exemptions available to Lewis and Clark County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Helena. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Lewis and Clark County property tax page.

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Helena

Home Value

$50k$2M

Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,850

$238/month · Rate: 0.95%

Lewis and Clark County Property Taxes

County-level data, exemptions, historical trends, and tax collector info.

View county details →

Montana Property Taxes

Statewide rates, all 56 counties, and exemptions.

View state details →

Think your property tax is too high?

Homeowners save an average of $1,148/year by appealing their assessment.

Learn How to Appeal →

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.