Yellowstone County, MT Property Tax Calculator
Yellowstone County homeowners pay a median $2,832 a year in property tax, 0.81% of a median $349,500 home: above Montana's 0.72% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Yellowstone County by home value, at 0.81%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,620 | $135 |
| $300,000 | $2,430 | $203 |
| $400,000 | $3,240 | $270 |
| $500,000 | $4,050 | $338 |
| $750,000 | $6,075 | $506 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,100 | $675 |
Yellowstone County against Montana and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County | 0.81% | $2,832 | $349,500 | $76,570 |
| 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 Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County?
The effective rate is 0.81%: a median $2,832 a year on a median $349,500 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 6 Montana counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Yellowstone County?
About $3,240 a year, $270 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone 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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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.