Carter County, MT Property Records
Property records in Carter, Montana document important details about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, legal descriptions, recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, lenders, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership history or understanding tax and valuation information for land or buildings in the Carter area.
Because Carter is located in Chouteau County, official recorded land documents are typically maintained through county offices such as the Clerk and Recorder, while property assessment and parcel data may also be available through Montana state resources. Users can access official information through the Montana Department of Revenue’s property records search or contact Chouteau County offices for recorded documents and local tax records. These official sources help ensure the information is accurate, current, and appropriate for legal, financial, or research purposes.
Carter County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Carter County has a median rent of $617, well below the Montana median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 34.44% of occupied homes, which is higher than the state share of 24.36% and the national share of 21.81%, so renting is more common here than in most places.
The median home value is $113,700, far below Montana's $213,400 and the national figure of $173,750. The county's median property tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the state rate of 0.68% and the national rate of 0.74%, so both the purchase price and the ongoing tax cost are on the low side.
Median household income is $43,125, notably lower than the state median of $59,344 and the national median of $65,108. The lower income level is consistent with the lower housing costs. The unemployment rate of 2.84% is higher than the state's 2.16% but slightly below the national rate of 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable rural county with low home values, low rents and light property taxes, a sizable renter share, and incomes well below the state and national medians.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Carter
Carter County property records include tax assessment, valuation and foreclosure data. The county has 8,242 total parcels, including 961 residential and 74 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 70.32% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Foreclosure records follow a non-judicial process and show 1 Notice of Trustee Sale record.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 8,242 |
| Residential Parcels | 961 |
| Commercial Parcels | 74 |
| Other Parcels | 7,207 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 70.32% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | August 26, 2024 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1 |
How to Search Carter County, MT Property Records
Carter County property records can be searched through statewide tools, with recorded documents kept at the county level. The county has 8,242 parcels, and records cover parcel details, ownership, assessed values and tax year information.
Start with the Montana property record card lookup, which shows parcel-level valuation and property characteristics from the Department of Revenue. For general information about how property is assessed and taxed, visit the Montana Department of Revenue property page. To see parcel boundaries on a map, use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer.
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the Carter County Clerk and Recorder in Ekalaka. Contact that office for copies or for documents that do not appear in online searches.
To search, have a property address, owner name or parcel number ready, enter the most complete details you have, review the results and open the matching record. If nothing is returned, try a shorter address or only the owner's last name.
Carter County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Carter County property records by address?
Enter the street or rural address in the Montana property record card lookup. Rural parcels sometimes do not have a standard street address, so if nothing returns, search by owner name instead. The Carter County Clerk and Recorder in Ekalaka can also help locate a parcel.
How can I find property owners in Carter County?
Owner names appear in assessment records searchable through the Montana property record card lookup. Search by name or address and open the matching parcel. For the recorded deed behind an ownership change, contact the Carter County Clerk and Recorder in Ekalaka.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Carter County?
Assessed values are shown on each parcel's record in the Montana property record card lookup. The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. For an overview of how Montana values property, see the Montana Department of Revenue property page.
Where can I find Carter County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Montana are issued and collected by the county, so contact the Carter County Treasurer in Ekalaka for current bills, balances and payment options. Have your parcel number or owner name ready. The Montana Department of Revenue explains how taxable value is determined.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Carter County?
Deeds, mortgages and related documents are recorded with the Carter County Clerk and Recorder in Ekalaka. Contact the office with the owner name, property description or approximate recording date to ask about searching or requesting copies of recorded documents.
Where can I access Carter County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows boundaries for the county's 8,242 parcels. Search by owner, address or parcel number, then zoom to the property. Cadastral maps are useful for reference but are not a legal survey of property lines.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Carter County?
Permit and zoning rules depend on where a property is located. Parcels inside the town of Ekalaka follow town rules, while rural land is subject to county requirements. Contact the Carter County offices in Ekalaka before building, and ask about any floodplain, septic or access permits that may apply.
How can I create a list of property owners in Carter County?
The Montana property record card lookup is designed for single-parcel searches. To compile owners across many parcels or request bulk records, contact the Carter County Clerk and Recorder in Ekalaka and ask what information can be provided and how to submit the request.