Property Tax

The Property Tax Office is responsible for administering and collecting property taxes for Flathead County. This includes preparing and mailing tax bills, processing payments, and coordinating with state and county departments to ensure accurate property valuation and tax distribution.

Pay Your Property Taxes

Property taxes are due in November and May. You can pay your full balance or make installment payments.

Pay Online View Due Dates

Ownership & Responsibility: Tax bills reflect ownership as of January 1 of the taxing year.

Example: If you sell your home in June 2025, the 2025 tax bill mailed in October may still reflect your name and mailing address.

Important: Failure to receive a tax statement does not remove your responsibility to pay property taxes. (MCA 15-15-101)

Payment Schedule: Property taxes are due in November and May installments.

Delinquent Taxes: Interest accrues at 5/6 of 1% per month plus a 2% one-time penalty.

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Parcel Information & Online Payments

Search for Flathead County property tax and parcel information or make a secure online payment.

Search by:

Address
Owner name
Parcel number / Tax ID

Property tax data is updated nightly from the Treasurer’s records. All displayed information is public record.

Make a Payment:
Pay property taxes securely online using a credit card or eCheck. Payment information is encrypted and is not visible to the public.

Alternative Payment Schedule for Primary Residences

IMPORTANT

Applications are due September 30th of the taxing year

MCA 15-16-122 allows for an alternate payment schedule to be used at the request of the owner of a primary residence, to pay a property tax obligation. Instead of paying your property taxes in two installments, you may elect to pay them in seven monthly payments between November 30th and May 31st. Download the application below.

Form PPB-8 Property Tax Assistance

Provided by the Montana Department of Revenue

Apply by April 15

Land Value Property Tax Assistance

Residential property owners whose land value is disproportionately higher than the value of their home and other improvements (outbuildings) located on their land may apply for tax assistance. The assistance benefit applies to the portion of the property owner's land value that is in excess of 150 percent of the department's appraised market value of the home and other improvements located on the land.

Submit this form, including all supporting documentation to your local Department of Revenue field office by March 1st.

Montana Disabled Veteran Assistance Program

The Montana Disabled Veterans (MDV) Assistance Program helps disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouse by reducing the property tax rate on their home. The veteran must have 100% disability from an injury related to service.

Property Tax Lien Procedures

The statutes and regulations surrounding tax lien sales leave considerable room for interpretation. This policy manual is designed to provide Flathead County’s interpretation of these statutes, but it is important to understand more than one interpretation of these statutes is possible. This policy manual is not legal advice nor does Flathead County provide legal advice to anyone regarding tax lien sales.

Protest Form

Payment of Taxes Under Protest. Fill out the form and submit to

Flathead County Treasurer
290 A North Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901

Tax Reminders

Sign up to receive tax reminder notifications from Flathead County. This service helps you stay informed about upcoming due dates for property taxes, mobile homes, and personal property so you can avoid penalties and late payments.

Reminders are provided as a courtesy and do not replace your responsibility to pay taxes on time.

Understanding Property Tax Types & Due Dates

Property taxes may follow different billing timelines depending on the type of property. The chart below provides a general overview to help you understand what to expect.

Real Property

(Land & Buildings)

Bills Mailed: October
1st Half Due: November 30
2nd Half Due: May 31

This is the most common property tax schedule for homeowners.

Mobile Homes

Bills Mailed: April
Due Dates: May & November

Mobile homes are processed later in the year, so billing occurs in spring.

Personal Property

(Business Equipment, etc.)

Billing: Varies
Due Dates: May & November (in most cases)

Business-related property may follow different rules depending on classification.

Tax Information from
the Department of Revenue

How Property Taxes Work

Property taxes move through several county and state offices before bills are mailed and payments are collected. This process spans more than one calendar year, so the tax year and payment dates do not always fall in the same year.

Clerk & Recorder

(406) 758-5526

Ownership Changes

Deeds, reconveyance, and modifications
Name changes

Plat Room

(406) 758-5510

Boundary / Address Assignment

Surveying
Mailing address assignment
SITUS address assignment

Department of Revenue

(406) 758-5700

Determine Taxable Value

Appraisal
Property classification
Reductions and exemptions

Property Tax

(406) 758-5680

Billing and Collection

Compile tax data
Print and mail tax bills
Collect payments and redemptions

Payment Timeline

Real property is used as the example below. Tax bills reflect ownership information as of January 1 of the tax year.

January 1

Ownership Snapshot

Ownership and mailing information are pulled for the tax year.

July–September

Real Property Data Updates

Initial and final real property information downloads are prepared.

October

Real Property Bills Mailed

Real property tax bills are distributed.

November

First Installment Due

First-half payment is due for all property types.

March–April

Mobile Home Processing

Final mobile home data is prepared and bills are distributed in April.

May

Second Installment Due

Second-half payment is due for all property types.

Important Notes

Mill levies are based on your city, fire, and school district budgets.
Property taxes are generally due in November and May.
Full-year payment may be made early if preferred.

Ownership & Delinquency

If a property is sold after January 1, the tax bill for that tax year may still reflect the prior owner. Delinquent taxes accrue interest at 5/6 of 1% per month plus a 2% one-time penalty.