Missoula County, MT Property Tax Calculator
Missoula County homeowners pay a median $4,150 a year in property tax, 0.88% of a median $472,100 home: above Montana's 0.72% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Missoula County by home value, at 0.88%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,758 | $147 |
| $300,000 | $2,637 | $220 |
| $400,000 | $3,516 | $293 |
| $500,000 | $4,395 | $366 |
| $750,000 | $6,593 | $549 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,790 | $733 |
Missoula County against Montana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula County | 0.88% | $4,150 | $472,100 | $75,598 |
| Montana | 0.72% | $2,693 | $375,800 | $72,509 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Missoula County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Missoula County?
The effective rate is 0.88%: a median $4,150 a year on a median $472,100 home. That's the 1st highest of the 6 Montana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Missoula County?
About $3,516 a year, $293 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Missoula County compare with the rest of Montana?
Its rate is above the state's 0.72%. Across Montana, covered counties range from 0.58% to 0.88%.
How do I lower my Missoula County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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