Dawson County, MT Property Records
Property records in Dawson, Montana provide official information about land and real estate ownership, including deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel details, legal descriptions, tax information, and recorded transfers. These records are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, preparing real estate transactions, checking boundaries, and supporting legal or financial due diligence.
Users can access official Dawson property records through the Dawson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, which maintains recorded land documents for properties in the county. Property tax and assessment details may also be available through the county’s assessment or treasurer-related resources. For official information and access options, visit the Dawson County government page for official property records.
Dawson County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Dawson County has a median rent of $525, well below the Montana median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 17.14% of occupied homes, compared with 24.36% statewide and 21.81% nationally, so owner-occupied homes are the norm here and the rental market is comparatively small.
The median home value is $202,500, a little under the state figure of $213,400 but above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.68% matches the state rate of 0.68% and sits below the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the ongoing cost of ownership in line with the rest of Montana.
Median household income in the county is $68,238, higher than the state's $59,344 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 2.57%, above Montana's 2.16% but under the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe an affordable county for renters, with moderate home values, state-level property taxes and incomes that outpace both the state and national medians.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Dawson
Dawson County property records include tax assessment, valuation and foreclosure data. The county has 9,709 total parcels, with tax records covering 89.32% of the population for the 2024 assessment year, plus valuation data for 1,643 properties and 85 Notice of Trustee Sale records.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,709 |
| Residential Parcels | 4,317 |
| Commercial Parcels | 597 |
| Other Parcels | 4,795 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 89.32% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Last Assessor Update | October 28, 2024 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,643 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 85 |
How to Search Dawson County, MT Property Records
Dawson County property records are handled through the county's Clerk & Recorder, located at 207 W. Bell St in Glendive and open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach the office at 406-377-3058. Records cover the county's 9,709 parcels, including ownership, assessment details, and valuation data for 1,643 properties.
Start with the Dawson County Clerk & Recorder records page, which is the county's official starting point for recorded documents and recording information. For parcel ownership and map lookups across Montana, the state's Montana Cadastral parcel viewer lets you search by owner name, address or parcel, while the Montana Department of Revenue property page explains property assessment and valuation.
To search, gather the property address, owner name or parcel number, enter the most complete detail you have, and open the matching result to review ownership and assessed information. For recorded deeds, mortgages or other documents, contact the Clerk & Recorder directly by phone or in person.
Dawson Registrar of Deeds
The Dawson County Probate Office is located at 207 W. Bell St, Glendive, MT, 59330 and can be reached at 406-377-3058. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website dawsonmt.gov.
Dawson County Clerk & Recorder
Dawson County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Dawson County property records by address?
Use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer and enter the street address to find the parcel and its owner of record. For recorded documents tied to that address, call the Dawson County Clerk & Recorder at 406-377-3058 or visit 207 W. Bell St in Glendive, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I find property owners in Dawson County?
Ownership is shown in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer, which lets you search by parcel or owner name. Recorded deeds that transferred ownership are kept by the Dawson County Clerk & Recorder, who can help in person or by phone at 406-377-3058 on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Dawson County?
Assessed values are set by the Montana Department of Revenue. Review its property assessment resources for how valuations work and how to look up a parcel. Dawson County's tax records cover 9,709 parcels for the 2024 assessment year, last updated October 28, 2024.
Where can I find Dawson County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are tied to each parcel's assessment. Contact the Dawson County Clerk & Recorder at 406-377-3058 and ask which county office issues and collects property tax bills, or start at the county records page. The Montana Department of Revenue also publishes general property tax information.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Dawson County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Dawson County Clerk & Recorder. The office is at 207 W. Bell St, Glendive, MT 59330, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 406-377-3058 for copies or search help.
Where can I access Dawson County parcel maps and GIS information?
Statewide parcel boundaries and ownership are available through the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. Search by address, owner or parcel number to see boundaries for any of the county's 9,709 parcels. Maps are a reference tool and are not a legal survey, so confirm boundaries with a licensed surveyor.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Dawson County?
Call the Dawson County Clerk & Recorder at 406-377-3058 and ask which office handles building permits and zoning for your property. Properties inside Glendive or another municipality may follow that city's rules, so check with the city as well before you begin construction or change a property's use.
How can I create a list of property owners in Dawson County?
Online tools like the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer work best for individual lookups. For a larger list of owners, call the Dawson County Clerk & Recorder at 406-377-3058 and ask what records can be provided, and whether fees or request forms apply.