Flathead County, MT

Flathead County, MT assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Flathead County, Montana. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Flathead County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Flathead County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesMontana Department of Revenue Property Searchsvc.mt.gov/dor/property/cov
  • Property assessment data is managed at the state level in Montana.
  • Provides property characteristics and market values.
Deeds and recorded documentsFlathead County iDocMarket Document Searchidocmarket.com/FlatheadMT/Document/Search
  • Official vendor portal for searching recorded documents.
  • Requires account for full access.
Property taxesFlathead County Property Tax Portaltaxes.flatheadcounty.gov
  • Official portal for viewing tax bills and making payments.
  • Data updated nightly from Treasurer's records.
GIS and parcel mapsFlathead County Interactive Mapping Applicationmaps.flatheadcounty.gov/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html
  • Interactive map for parcel data, zoning, and land records.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Permits and building recordsMontana Building Codes Permit Portalebiz.mt.gov/bcb/home.aspx
  • Flathead County does not have a building department; permits are administered by the State Department of Labor and Industry.
Zoning and land useFlathead County Zoning Informationflatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning/zoning-information
  • Zoning lookup is performed via the county GIS portal.
  • City-specific zoning may be managed by individual city planning offices.
County data

Flathead County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$527,697

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$511,400

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$2,290

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.46%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Flathead County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Kalispell$488,690$463,8000.50%$2,262
Whitefish$777,458$842,8000.39%$2,982
Columbia Falls$484,075$454,0000.44%$1,960
Bigfork$133,551$151,9750.32%$403
Lakeside$607,308$593,3000.19%$1,024
Marion$627,578$517,9000.14%$656
Somers$509,641$482,6800.18%$587
Kila$529,179$482,2000.14%$535
Hungry Horse$343,058$241,0500.18%$224
West Glacier$656,734$944,1710.13%$727
FAQ

Flathead County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Flathead County?

Use the official Montana Department of Revenue Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Flathead County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Flathead County Property Tax Portal for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Flathead County?

Use the official Flathead County iDocMarket Document Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Flathead County?

Use the official Flathead County Interactive Mapping Application for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Flathead County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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