Deer Lodge County property tax
Homeowners in Deer Lodge County, Montana typically pay about 0.78% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,803 on a median home value of $231,700.
Typical effective rate
0.78%
higher than 53% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,803
per year
Median home value
$231,700
In MT
#21
of 56 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.78% — 17% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 9% higher than the Montana median of 0.72%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,080 for mortgaged homes, $1,455 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 21st highest effective rate of 56 ranked Montana counties; nationally it sits around the 47th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Deer Lodge County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.78%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Deer Lodge County, MT?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Deer Lodge County is 0.78% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,803) divided by the median home value ($231,700) 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 Deer Lodge County?
The median owner-occupied home in Deer Lodge County is valued at $231,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,803 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,080, versus $1,455 for homes without one.
How does Deer Lodge County compare to the rest of Montana?
Deer Lodge County's effective rate is 9% higher than the Montana median, ranking 21st of 56 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Montana counties
Counties ranked closest to Deer Lodge County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Montana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Pondera County | 0.80% | $1,651 |
| 19 | Lewis and Clark County | 0.79% | $3,113 |
| 20 | Phillips County | 0.78% | $1,551 |
| 22 | Chouteau County | 0.75% | $1,566 |
| 23 | Teton County | 0.75% | $1,987 |
| 24 | Fergus County | 0.75% | $1,769 |
Official data & resources for Deer Lodge County
- Deer Lodge County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Deer Lodge County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Deer Lodge 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.