How much are property taxes in Helena, MT?
Homeowners in Helena, MT pay a median of $3,552 (±$125) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,627.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,444.
That is about 0.9% of the median home value of $387,300.
In Helena, the median real estate tax went from $2,642 in 2015–2019 to $3,552 in 2020–2024 (+34.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,552 (±$125)
- With a mortgage
- $3,627
- Without a mortgage
- $3,444
- Share of median value
- 0.9%
Real estate taxes in Helena against Lewis and Clark County, its state and the nation
| Helena | Lewis and Clark County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,552 (±$125) | $3,113 (±$108) | $2,693 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,627 (±$145) | $3,202 (±$140) | $2,860 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,444 (±$202) | $2,967 (±$152) | $2,448 (±$33) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $387,300 (±$12,665) | $393,500 (±$9,364) | $375,800 (±$3,433) | $332,700 |
In Helena, the median real estate tax is higher than in Lewis and Clark County ($3,113).
It is also higher than in Montana ($2,693).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lewis and Clark County, Helena ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 14 of 157.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Helena
The median tax ($3,552) is 0.9% of the median home value ($387,300).
Across Lewis and Clark County the same ratio is 0.8%.
Across Montana it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Helena have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,642 (±$77) | $3,552 (±$125) | +34.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $244,300 (±$7,068) | $387,300 (±$12,665) | +58.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,492 (±$69) | $1,844 (±$81) | +23.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Helena
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | — | $3,552 (±$125) | — |
| Helena West Side | 4.5 mi | $2,943 (±$1,530) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley West Central | 4.7 mi | $2,779 (±$228) | Lower |
| East Helena | 4.9 mi | $2,378 (±$522) | Lower |
| Helena Valley Southeast | 6.0 mi | $2,380 (±$211) | Lower |
| Montana City | 6.5 mi | $3,550 (±$252) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 8.6 mi | $3,870 (±$522) | Not measurably different |
| Helena Valley Northwest | 9.3 mi | $2,670 (±$168) | Lower |
| Clancy | 10 mi | $3,142 (±$437) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Helena Valley West Central, MT ($2,779), East Helena, MT ($2,378), Helena Valley Southeast, MT ($2,380).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lewis and Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena Valley Northeast | $3,870 (±$522) |
| 2 | Helena | $3,552 (±$125) |
| 3 | Helena West Side | $2,943 (±$1,530) |
| 4 | Helena Valley West Central | $2,779 (±$228) |
| 5 | Helena Valley Northwest | $2,670 (±$168) |
| 6 | Helena Valley Southeast | $2,380 (±$211) |
| 7 | East Helena | $2,378 (±$522) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Helena
How much are property taxes in Helena?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Helena, MT is $3,552 (±$125) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Helena?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.9% of the median home value in Helena, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Helena gone up?
In Helena, the median real estate tax went from $2,642 in 2015–2019 to $3,552 in 2020–2024 (+34.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Helena higher than in Lewis and Clark County?
In Helena, the median real estate tax is higher than in Lewis and Clark County ($3,113).
It is also higher than in Montana ($2,693).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena city, Montana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena city, Montana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena city, Montana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Helena city, Montana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Helena city, Montana (place:35600, in state:30).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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