Flathead County, MT Property Records
Property records in Flathead, Montana provide important information about land, homes, and other real estate within Flathead County. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, ownership history, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transfers. They are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing property boundaries, or checking recorded interests against a parcel.
Official Flathead property records are maintained by county government offices, including the Clerk and Recorder for recorded documents and related departments for assessment and tax information. Users can begin their search through the county’s official resources for Flathead property records, where they can find guidance on accessing recorded documents, requesting copies, and contacting the appropriate office for assistance.
Flathead County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Flathead County has a median rent of $911, above the Montana median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 23.34% of occupied homes, slightly below the state's 24.36% and above the national 21.81%, so most households here own their homes.
Home values stand out. The median home value is $452,900, more than double the state's $213,400 and well above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.6% is lower than Montana's 0.68% and the national 0.74%, which helps offset the high price of buying.
Median household income is $68,669.50, higher than the state's $59,344 and the national $65,108, though it does not rise as fast as home prices. The unemployment rate of 1.83% is under both the state rate of 2.16% and the national rate of 2.87%.
In short, the figures describe a high-cost housing market with expensive homes and above-average rents, offset somewhat by low property taxes, solid incomes and low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Flathead
Flathead County has one of the largest property record sets in Montana, covering assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 74,994 total parcels, with tax records covering 91.7% of the population for the 2025 assessment year, plus 131,057 deeds and 81,090 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 74,994 |
| Residential Parcels | 60,048 |
| Commercial Parcels | 3,855 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 91.7% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 131,057 |
| Mortgage Records | 81,090 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 17,763 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 1,061 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a mortgage being transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Flathead County has 139,144 assignment and release records in total. They include 11,018 assignment documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, to August 19, 2025, and 127,933 release documents, recorded from May 2, 2000, to August 20, 2025, plus 193 other documents.
These records help buyers, owners and title researchers see who holds a mortgage, confirm that earlier loans were released, and trace a loan as it passed between lenders. Documents can be searched through the Clerk & Recorder's public records page.
How to Search Flathead County, MT Property Records
Flathead County property records are maintained by the Clerk & Recorder at 800 S. Main Street in Kalispell, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office can be reached at 406-758-5526. Its records include 131,057 deeds and 81,090 mortgages recorded from January 3, 2006, to August 11, 2025, covering the county's 74,994 parcels.
Start with the Flathead County Clerk & Recorder page for office information, then use the public records search to look up recorded documents. The forms and PDFs page lists recording forms, and the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows parcel ownership and boundaries.
Search by owner name, address or parcel number, open the matching record, and check names and legal descriptions. Documents that are not yet online can be requested from the Clerk & Recorder.
Flathead Registrar of Deeds
The Flathead County Probate Office is located at 800 S. Main Street, Kalispell, MT, 59901 and can be reached at 406-758-5526. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through flathead.mt.gov or the official website flathead.mt.gov.
Flathead County Clerk & Recorder
Flathead County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Flathead County property records by address?
Enter the address in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to find the parcel and its owner. For recorded documents, use the Clerk & Recorder's public records search or call 406-758-5526 for help narrowing results.
How can I find property owners in Flathead County?
Owner names appear in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. To confirm who received title, search deeds in the Clerk & Recorder's public records, which include 131,057 deeds recorded from January 3, 2006, onward.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Flathead County?
The Montana Department of Revenue assesses property; see its property resources for how values are set. Flathead County's tax records cover 74,994 parcels for the 2025 assessment year, last updated September 1, 2025.
Where can I find Flathead County property tax bills and payment records?
Call the Clerk & Recorder at 406-758-5526 to ask which county office handles property tax bills and payment history, or begin at the Clerk & Recorder department page. The Montana Department of Revenue also offers general property tax information.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Flathead County?
Search deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents through the public records page. The office is at 800 S. Main Street, Kalispell, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and eRecording is also available.
Where can I access Flathead County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows boundaries and ownership for Flathead County's 74,994 parcels. Parcel maps are a reference tool and not a legal survey, so confirm exact property lines with a licensed surveyor.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Flathead County?
Call the Clerk & Recorder at 406-758-5526 and ask which county department handles building permits and zoning for your property. If the property lies inside Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls or another city, check with that city for its own rules before you build.
How can I create a list of property owners in Flathead County?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer is built for single-parcel lookups. For a larger owner list, call the Clerk & Recorder at 406-758-5526 to ask what records can be provided and whether request forms or fees apply.