Property Tax Information
***Attention Property and Mobile Home Owners***
Our area has seen a dramatic increase in property prices which affects the taxable values for both real estate and mobile homes. The Montana Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division sets the taxable market values of properties through their reappraisal cycle every two years. This reappraisal will be reflected in property and mobile home tax bills for 2023. Due to the increases we are seeing on mobile home taxes, all property owners should be aware that this may have an effect on your real estate taxes due in November 2023 and May 2024.
Mobile Home Owners: We are seeing a substantial increase in the taxes owing for mobile homeowners. Legislation was passed many years ago to exclude property taxes for mobile homes with a market value less than $10,000. However, because of the new appraisal on properties for 2023, mobile home values are likely to exceed the $10,000 threshold. Owners who were not taxed under that legislation in the past, may receive a mobile home tax bill this year. We are seeing a substantial increase in the taxes owing for mobile homeowners.
For more information on Montana Property Tax Assessment visit https://mtrevenue.gov/property/
Tax Appeal Board in Session
The Lewis and Clark County Tax Appeal Board will be in session from July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, for the business of hearing appeals of property valuations set by the Montana Department of Revenue. Any taxpayer who disagrees with the appraised value of his or her property may file an appeal with the Lewis and Clark County Tax Appeal Board, pursuant to 15-15-102, must be filed within 30 days from the date on the notice of the department’s determination. This is a reappraisal year, and all property taxpayers will receive an assessment notice, mailing estimated date is June 2023. Taxpayers may appeal their property valuation once per appraisal cycle. Appeal forms are available at the City County Building, 316 N Park, Room # 113, Helena, MT or https://mtab.mt.gov.
Tax Inquiry (Property Tax Lookup)
- Search by name, parcel number, tax id number, address, geo code, subcode, or section, township, and range. (Note: you may only search with one field at a time.)
- Data is updated nightly from the Lewis and Clark Treasurer's tax/parcel records.
- Any and all information displayed is 'public information'.
Visit https://itax.tylertech.com/LewisAndClarkMT to get started.
* Please note: The legal description on this website may be an incomplete legal description. A complete legal description can be obtained from your current deed or from the Clerk and Recorder's office, Room 113 at 316 North Park Avenue, Helena, Montana.
Mail In Your Tax Payment
Property tax payments can be mailed to:
Property Tax Department
Lewis & Clark County
316 North Park Avenue Rm 113
Helena, Montana 59623
Please make checks to "County Treasurer."
To look up the amount due for your property, follow our Tax Inquiry (Property Tax Lookup) information above.
Pay or Drop Off Your Taxes In-Person
You can drop off your property tax payment in drop boxes located inside each entrance of the City-County, 316 N Park Ave, downtown Helena.
You can also visit our staff in Rm 113 to pay your taxes in person. Our office is located on the first floor at the back of the City-County building (near the west entry/exit).
Pay Your Taxes Online
- Go to https://itax.tylertech.com/LewisAndClarkMT/.
- Search for your property. (You may only search with one field at a time.)
- Select your property.
- Click on the Pay Taxes button and Add to Cart.
- Select which half you are paying. (To pay both, add one half then the other.)
- Continue to Cart and proceed to Checkout.
- You will be taken to the Official Payments site. Enter your credit or debit card information and process your payment.*
*Additional fees will apply. Payments are uploaded into our system every two hours.
Click here for step-by-step online payment instructions with screenshots.
Pay Your Taxes by Phone
- Call toll free 1(888)272-9829.
- You will be asked for a jurisdiction number. The jurisdiction number for Lewis and Clark County is 3602.
- You will also be asked to provide your Property Tax ID number. This number is located on your property tax payment stubs. (If you don't know your Property Tax ID number, you may search for it at https://itax.tylertech.com/LewisAndClarkMT/.)
- You will be prompted to provide additional information, such as your credit or debit card payment information.*
*Additional fees will apply.
Tax Department Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Property Tax Department
Lewis & Clark County
316 North Park Avenue Room 113
Helena, Montana 59623
Phone : 406-447-8329
propertytax(at)lccountymt.gov
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Property Tax Manager:
Karie Frydenlund
Delinquent Tax Process
For information on tax liens from 2015 or prior, please refer to Montana Code Annotated, Title 15, Chapters 16, 17, and 18. For information on tax liens from 2016 going forward, please refer toHouse Bill 18. For information on tax liens for 2018 and forward please refer to Senate Bill 253.
It is the responsibility of the interested person to conduct their own research of the delinquent tax process prior to purchasing any assignments. If you have questions in regards to tax liens, please consult an attorney. Lewis and Clark County will not provide legal advice of any kind.
The Lewis and Clark County Treasurer's office does not conduct tax sale assignment business during the tax season months of November and May. Tax sale assignment business resumes when the processing of current postmarked mail is complete.
Feedback to: Amy Reeves
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