Gallatin County, MT Property Records
Property records in Gallatin, Montana document ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, parcel boundaries, tax information, transfers, and related land details for real estate within Gallatin County. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and attorneys who need to verify ownership, review property tax history, understand parcel characteristics, or support due diligence before a transaction.
Users can access official Gallatin property records through Gallatin County’s online resources, including the county’s property records search, which provides public access to parcel and tax information maintained by local government offices. For recorded documents such as deeds, liens, and plats, users may also consult the Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder’s office for official filings and certified copies.
Gallatin County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Gallatin County has a median rent of $1,312, far above the Montana median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 28.14% of occupied homes, higher than the state's 24.36% and the national 21.81%, reflecting demand for rentals in a growing college and tourism area.
The median home value is $455,800, more than double the state's $213,400 and well above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.63% is below Montana's 0.68% and the national 0.74%, so owners pay a lighter rate on very high values.
Median household income is $79,788, well ahead of the state's $59,344 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 1.16%, compared with 2.16% in Montana and 2.87% nationally.
Overall, the figures describe one of the state's most expensive housing markets, with high rents and home values supported by strong incomes, low unemployment and a modest property tax rate.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Gallatin
Gallatin County's property records cover assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 66,230 total parcels, with tax records covering 92.67% of the population for the 2024 assessment year, plus 115,028 deeds and 81,107 mortgages.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 66,230 |
| Residential Parcels | 47,814 |
| Commercial Parcels | 4,656 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.67% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 115,028 |
| Mortgage Records | 81,107 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 25,425 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 769 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage moved from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Gallatin County has 134,113 assignment and release records in total. They include 10,938 assignment documents, recorded from January 3, 2005, to September 2, 2025, and 123,032 release documents, recorded from February 28, 2001, to September 3, 2025, along with 143 other documents.
Buyers, owners and title researchers use these records to find out who holds a mortgage, confirm that earlier loans were paid off, and follow a loan between lenders. Recorded documents can be searched in the county's official records search.
How to Search Gallatin County, MT Property Records
Gallatin County property records are kept by the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 311 West Main Street in Bozeman, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 406-582-3050 for help. The office holds 115,028 deeds and 81,107 mortgages recorded from January 3, 2006, to August 21, 2025, covering the county's 66,230 parcels.
Search recorded documents through the county's official records search, which lets you look up deeds, mortgages and other instruments. The Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder's Office page provides office details and eRecording information. For parcel ownership and boundaries, use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer.
Enter an owner name, address or parcel number, open the matching result, and review the document details. If something does not appear online, contact the Clerk and Recorder's Office directly.
Gallatin Registrar of Deeds
The Gallatin County Probate Office is located at 311 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT, 59715 and can be reached at 406-582-3050. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through eagleweb.gallatin.mt.gov or the official website gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net.
Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder's Office
Gallatin County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Gallatin County property records by address?
Use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to find a parcel by street address and see its owner. For recorded documents, search the county's official records search or call the Clerk and Recorder at 406-582-3050.
How can I find property owners in Gallatin County?
Owners are listed in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. To see the deed that transferred ownership, search the official records search, which holds deeds recorded from January 3, 2006, onward.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Gallatin County?
The Montana Department of Revenue assesses property; its property resources explain how values are set. Gallatin County's tax records cover 66,230 parcels for the 2024 assessment year, last updated August 26, 2024.
Where can I find Gallatin County property tax bills and payment records?
Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 406-582-3050 to ask which county office issues and collects property tax bills, or start at the office page. The Montana Department of Revenue also offers general property tax information.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Gallatin County?
Search recorded deeds, mortgages and other documents in the county's official records search. In person, visit the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 311 West Main Street, Bozeman, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Gallatin County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer displays boundaries and ownership for Gallatin County's 66,230 parcels. Maps are for reference only and are not a legal survey, so confirm boundaries with a licensed surveyor.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Gallatin County?
Call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 406-582-3050 and ask which county department handles building permits and zoning for your property. Properties inside Bozeman, Belgrade or another city follow that city's own rules, so check with the city before you build.
How can I create a list of property owners in Gallatin County?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer is designed for single-parcel lookups. For a larger owner list, call the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 406-582-3050 to ask what records can be provided and whether fees or request forms apply.