Lake County, MT

Lake 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 Lake County, Montana. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Lake 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.

Lake 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
  • Official state-level portal for property assessment data in Montana.
  • Provides access to property characteristics, market values, and tax information.
Deeds and recorded documentsLake County Clerk & Recorderwww.lakemt.gov/157/Clerk-Recorder
  • Official office for recording deeds and property documents.
Property taxesLake County Property Taxeswww.lakemt.gov/288/Property-Taxes
  • Official county portal for property tax information and payment.
GIS and parcel mapsLake County Interactive Mappinginteractive-mapping-lake-county-mt.hub.arcgis.com
  • Official GIS portal providing parcel maps and general purpose mapping tools.
Permits and building recordsLake County Planning Departmentwww.lakemt.gov/263/Planning-Department
  • Planning department portal for building and land use permits; utilizes Cloudpermit.
Zoning and land useLake County Zoningwww.lakemt.gov/232/Zoning
  • Official zoning district information and regulations.
County data

Lake 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$385,082

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$361,500

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$1,583

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

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Median effective property tax rate0.48%

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.

Lake County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Polson$425,072$393,7000.53%$1,789
Bigfork$515,379$556,1000.20%$940
Ronan$319,586$311,7000.49%$1,495
Saint Ignatius$373,681$309,9000.43%$1,420
Arlee$296,959$268,7000.40%$1,003
Charlo$321,534$287,7400.45%$1,366
Rollins$614,599$709,0600.20%$732
Big Arm$615,955$665,1020.48%$2,510
Dayton$446,386$324,6500.30%$1,279
Pablo$285,828$250,9000.35%$960
FAQ

Lake County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Lake 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 Lake County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Lake County Property Taxes for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Lake County Clerk & Recorder 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 Lake County?

Use the official Lake County Interactive Mapping 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 Lake County property owners?

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

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