Montana Property Research
Live parcel data — owners, assessed values, tax / levy districts, addresses & agricultural classification
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About Montana Property Records
Montana property data is sourced from the Montana DNRC Cadastral GIS database and the MT Dept. of Revenue ORION system. Records include parcel boundaries, legal descriptions, ownership, assessed values, tax levy districts, water rights, and agricultural classifications for all 56 Montana counties.
Property Research Guides
Deep-dive guides to help you understand Montana property records, taxes, water rights, and land classifications.
Understanding Property Records
Learn how to read parcel data, legal descriptions, and ownership records like a pro.
Montana Property Taxes
Understand how Montana assesses and taxes property — rates, exemptions, and how to estimate your bill.
Water & Mineral Rights
Montana's water and mineral rights are critical to understanding what you're actually buying.
Agricultural Classifications
Agricultural land classification affects both taxes and land use — here's what you need to know.
County Property Lookup Directory
Search property records directly through Montana county assessor and clerk offices. Each county maintains its own records — find your county below.
Research Tools & External Resources
Direct links to the official Montana databases and tools used for property, tax, water, and mineral research.
Montana Cadastral
Statewide parcel mapping & ownership data
Montana DOR Property Division
Tax assessment & property info
Montana Water Rights Database
Search water rights by basin or owner
Montana Board of Oil & Gas
Mineral rights & drilling records
MSU Extension MontGuides
Property & mineral rights guides
Montana State Library GIS
Maps, aerial imagery & land data
Montana Property Tax at a Glance
Key rates and rules for the current Montana property tax cycle.
2025–2026 Residential Tax Rate (Primary Residence)
First $400,000 at 0.76%, above $400,000 at 1.10%
2025–2026 Residential Tax Rate (Second Home / Non-Primary)
Up to $1.5M at 1.35%, over $1.5M at 1.89%
Primary Residence Rebate
Up to $675/year for owner-occupied primary residences
Effective Property Tax Rate
~0.61% statewide average (owner-occupied)
Assessment Cycle
Property reassessed every 2 years by Montana DOR
Tax Year
Runs January 1 – December 31; bills mailed in November
Note: Tax rates shown are for Tax Year 2025–2026. Always verify current rates with the Montana Department of Revenue or your county treasurer.
Property Research Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the most common questions about researching Montana property.