Montgomery County property tax
Homeowners in Montgomery County, Indiana typically pay about 0.65% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,116 on a median home value of $171,800.
Typical effective rate
0.65%
higher than 66% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,116
per year
Median home value
$171,800
In IN
#49
of 92 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.65% — 31% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 12% lower than the Indiana median of 0.74%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,174 for mortgaged homes, $995 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 49th highest effective rate of 92 ranked Indiana counties; nationally it sits around the 34th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Montgomery County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.65%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Montgomery County, IN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Montgomery County is 0.65% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,116) divided by the median home value ($171,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Montgomery County?
The median owner-occupied home in Montgomery County is valued at $171,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,116 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,174, versus $995 for homes without one.
How does Montgomery County compare to the rest of Indiana?
Montgomery County's effective rate is 12% lower than the Indiana median, ranking 49th of 92 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Indiana counties
Counties ranked closest to Montgomery County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Indiana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Dubois County | 0.66% | $1,514 |
| 47 | Hancock County | 0.66% | $1,806 |
| 48 | Tipton County | 0.65% | $1,139 |
| 50 | Scott County | 0.65% | $1,025 |
| 51 | Rush County | 0.65% | $1,079 |
| 52 | Jefferson County | 0.64% | $1,252 |
Official data & resources for Montgomery County
- Montgomery County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Montgomery County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Montgomery County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.