Beaverhead County, MT Property Records
Property records in Beaverhead, Montana document ownership, transfers, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, legal descriptions, plats, deeds, mortgages, and other recorded land-related information. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching sales history, preparing real estate transactions, checking tax obligations, resolving boundary questions, and supporting title or genealogy research.
Users can access official Beaverhead property records through the Beaverhead County Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents, the county treasurer or assessor-related offices for tax and valuation details, and the state’s parcel mapping system for land and ownership information. A helpful starting point is the official Montana Cadastral property records search, which provides access to parcel-level property information for Beaverhead County and other Montana counties.
Beaverhead County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Beaverhead County has a median rent of $788, which is above the Montana median of $736.75 but below the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.79% of occupied homes in the county, compared with 24.36% statewide and 21.81% nationally, so renting is somewhat more common here than in most of Montana.
The median home value is $275,000, well above the state figure of $213,400 and the national figure of $173,750. Despite those higher values, the county's median property tax rate of 0.61% is lower than both the state rate of 0.68% and the national rate of 0.74%, which softens the ongoing cost of ownership relative to the price of a home.
Median household income in Beaverhead County is $55,578, below the state median of $59,344 and the national median of $65,108. Combined with high home values, this suggests that buying a home can be a stretch for typical local households. The unemployment rate is 2.96%, higher than Montana's 2.16% and slightly above the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a county with expensive homes, moderate rents, below-average taxes and incomes that trail both comparison points, along with a larger renter share and slightly higher unemployment than the state.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Beaverhead
Beaverhead County property records span tax assessment, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data and foreclosure filings. The county has 16,841 total parcels and 64.87% tax record coverage for the 2025 assessment year, along with 11,471 deed records and 5,455 mortgage records. Foreclosure activity follows a non-judicial process and includes 19 Notice of Trustee Sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 16,841 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,829 |
| Commercial Parcels | 550 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 64.87% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 11,471 |
| Mortgage Records | 5,455 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,318 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 19 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records document what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien cleared from the property.
Beaverhead County has 1,864 assignment and release records. They include 54 assignment documents recorded from March 9, 2022, to July 29, 2025, and 1,810 release documents recorded from October 4, 2005, to July 31, 2025. No other document types are included.
These records are useful for property research because they show who has held a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were satisfied. Buyers, owners and researchers can use them to confirm that a prior mortgage was released, trace a loan through changes in lenders, and spot liens that may still need to be resolved before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Beaverhead County, MT Property Records
Beaverhead County property records are spread across several sources. Assessment and appraisal data covers about 16,841 parcels, and recorded documents include 11,471 deeds and 5,455 mortgages. Records generally show parcel details, ownership, assessed values, tax information, recorded transfers and loans, and foreclosure filings.
For assessment details, start with the Montana Department of Revenue property assessment page, which explains how property is valued and taxed across the state. The Montana property record card lookup lets you search for a parcel's valuation and characteristics. To view parcel boundaries on a map, use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer.
To search, begin with the property address, owner name or parcel number. Enter the most complete information you have, review the matching results, and open the record that matches the property you are researching. Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the county Clerk and Recorder in Dillon, so contact that office directly for certified copies or documents that do not appear online.
If a search returns nothing, try a shorter version of the address or search by owner surname only.
Beaverhead County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Beaverhead County property records by address?
Use the Montana property record card lookup and enter the street address of the property. If the full address returns no match, try just the street name or search by owner name instead. The Beaverhead County Clerk and Recorder in Dillon can also help locate a parcel when online searches do not find it.
How can I find property owners in Beaverhead County?
Owner names appear in the state's property records, which you can search through the Montana property record card lookup. Search by name or by address, then open the matching parcel. For the recorded deed showing how ownership changed, contact the county Clerk and Recorder in Dillon, who maintains deeds and related recorded documents.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Beaverhead County?
Assessed values are available on the property record card for each parcel, searchable through the Montana property record card lookup. The county's most recent assessment year is 2025. For general information on how Montana values property, visit the Montana Department of Revenue property page.
Where can I find Beaverhead County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Montana are issued and collected at the county level, so contact the Beaverhead County Treasurer in Dillon for current bills, payment history and accepted payment methods. Have your parcel number or owner name ready. The Montana Department of Revenue explains how taxable values and tax rates are determined.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Beaverhead County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments and releases are recorded with the Beaverhead County Clerk and Recorder in Dillon. The county has 11,471 deed records and 5,455 mortgage records on file. Contact the office with the owner name, address or document date to request copies or ask about searching recorded documents.
Where can I access Beaverhead County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel boundaries for the county's 16,841 parcels can be viewed in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer, a statewide mapping tool. Search by address, owner or parcel number and zoom to the property. Cadastral maps are a good reference but are not a legal survey of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Beaverhead County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on where a property sits. Properties inside the City of Dillon follow city requirements, while rural parcels fall under county planning rules. Contact the Beaverhead County planning office or the city offices in Dillon before building, and confirm any flood, septic or driveway permit needs for your parcel.
How can I create a list of property owners in Beaverhead County?
Online property tools are built for one-parcel-at-a-time lookups, so start with the Montana property record card lookup to gather owners for specific parcels. For a larger list or bulk records, contact the Beaverhead County Clerk and Recorder in Dillon and ask what is available and how requests are handled.