Helena property tax, in one number.
The typical Helena homeowner pays $3,552 a year on a $387,300 home. That's above the Lewis and Clark County rate (0.79%) and close to the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $3,627, versus $3,444 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 5.0% of the median household income of $71,036.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Lewis and Clark County
Helena compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $3,552 | $387,300 | 0.92% |
| Lewis and Clark County | $3,113 | $393,500 | 0.79% |
| Montana | $2,693 | $375,800 | 0.72% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Lewis and Clark County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Lewis and Clark County0.79% · $3,113
- Helena Valley West Central0.76% · $2,779
- Helena Valley Southeast0.72% · $2,380
- Cascade County0.87% · $2,320
- Teton County0.75% · $1,987
- Powell County0.69% · $2,104
- Meagher County0.66% · $1,725
- Flathead County0.58% · $3,120
- Broadwater County0.56% · $2,384
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Helena?
The effective rate is about 0.92%. The median homeowner pays $3,552 a year on a home worth a median $387,300 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Helena?
About $3,680 a year, or roughly $307 a month, at Helena's average effective rate of 0.92%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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