Silver Bow County property tax
Homeowners in Silver Bow County, Montana typically pay about 0.98% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,500 on a median home value of $255,200.
Typical effective rate
0.98%
higher than 38% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,500
per year
Median home value
$255,200
In MT
#8
of 56 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.98% — 4% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 37% higher than the Montana median of 0.72%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,619 for mortgaged homes, $2,352 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 8th highest effective rate of 56 ranked Montana counties; nationally it sits around the 62th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Silver Bow County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.98%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Silver Bow County, MT?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Silver Bow County is 0.98% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,500) divided by the median home value ($255,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Silver Bow County?
The median owner-occupied home in Silver Bow County is valued at $255,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,500 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,619, versus $2,352 for homes without one.
How does Silver Bow County compare to the rest of Montana?
Silver Bow County's effective rate is 37% higher than the Montana median, ranking 8th of 56 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Montana counties
Counties ranked closest to Silver Bow County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Montana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Dawson County | 1.14% | $2,110 |
| 6 | Big Horn County | 1.10% | $1,574 |
| 7 | Custer County | 1.03% | $2,264 |
| 9 | Hill County | 0.98% | $1,980 |
| 10 | Liberty County | 0.93% | $1,570 |
| 11 | Missoula County | 0.88% | $4,150 |
Official data & resources for Silver Bow County
- Silver Bow County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Silver Bow County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Silver Bow County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.