Which Montana County Has The Highest Property Taxes?

Montana Homeowners: Your Property Value Likely Just Jumped

Death and taxes are the only two things in life that are certain, according to Benjamin Franklin.

After seeing what your new property tax bill is, you might wish for death, as it'll most likely be going up.

You Can Challenge Your New Montana Tax Valuation

Very soon you should be receiving in the mail your new and updated property valuations from the Montana Department of Revenue.

These valuations are essential for calculating the property tax bill you will receive in the fall.

When you receive your new property valuation, that starts a 30-day window allowing you to challenge your house's new valuation, which for most residents will be increasing.

Statewide Reappraisal Means Bigger Bills For Many Montanans

During the last reappraisal cycle in 2023, residential properties saw their values rise by an average of 40%.

There should be some relief coming in the future, however, as the Montana Legislature passed some major legislation this year aimed at lowering homeowners property taxes.

Still, even with some relief, some counties are paying way more than others when it comes to their property tax bill.

See what counties have the highest and then the lowest property taxes in Montana.