Yellowstone County, MT Property Tax Calculator

The effective property tax rate in Yellowstone County is 0.81% — calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($2,832) divided by the median home value ($349,500), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.

No. Montana does not impose a state real estate transfer tax, which keeps closing costs in Yellowstone County lower than in states like New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware where transfer taxes can add thousands of dollars at closing. No transfer tax, but a Realty Transfer Certificate must be filed with the county Clerk and Recorder at recording (no associated tax, only nominal recording fees).

Flood risk is relatively low. Only 2.3% of Yellowstone County's land falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood insurance is not typically required, though individual properties near waterways may still be in a zone — verify at msc.fema.gov.

Closing costs for a buyer in Yellowstone County typically run $6,990–$17,475 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.