Garfield County, MT Property Records
Property records in Garfield, Montana document key details about real estate, including ownership history, parcel boundaries, assessed values, legal descriptions, transfers, tax information, and recorded instruments such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, lenders, researchers, and local officials who need to verify ownership, review valuation data, confirm parcel locations, or research the history of a property.
Official Garfield property records can typically be accessed through county offices such as the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder or the county assessor/treasurer, depending on the type of record needed. Users may also search parcel and assessment information through Montana’s official statewide cadastral system for Garfield property records. For certified copies, recorded documents, or the most current tax and ownership details, contacting the appropriate Garfield County office directly is recommended.
Garfield County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Garfield County has a median rent of $639, below the Montana median of $736.75 and the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 33.21% of occupied homes, noticeably above the state's 24.36% and the national 21.81%, so about one in three occupied homes is rented.
The median home value is $163,900, lower than the state's $213,400 and slightly under the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.85% is the highest of the three comparisons, above Montana's 0.68% and the national 0.74%, so owners pay more per dollar of value than most.
Median household income is $65,000, higher than the state's $59,344 and almost level with the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 0%, compared with 2.16% in Montana and 2.87% nationally.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable, sparsely populated county with lower rents and home values, relatively high property tax rates, state-beating incomes and no measured unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Garfield
Garfield County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, and valuation data. The county has 9,476 total parcels, with tax records covering 69.72% of the population for the 2025 assessment year, plus 1,003 deeds and 663 mortgages in the recorder data.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 9,476 |
| Residential Parcels | 1,071 |
| Commercial Parcels | 71 |
| Other Parcels | 8,334 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 69.72% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Last Assessor Update | September 8, 2025 |
| Deed Records | 1,003 |
| Mortgage Records | 663 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
How to Search Garfield County, MT Property Records
Garfield County's property information covers 9,476 parcels, including ownership and assessment details for the 2025 assessment year. Recorder data includes 1,003 deeds, recorded from January 3, 2006, to August 29, 2013, and 663 mortgages, recorded from January 5, 2006, to August 21, 2013.
For parcel lookups, use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer, the state's official map tool for finding a parcel by address, owner name or parcel number and seeing its boundaries. The Montana Department of Revenue property page explains how property is classified, assessed and taxed.
To search, enter the address or owner name, open the parcel, and review the ownership and assessment information. For deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents, contact the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder in Jordan, who keeps those instruments, and ask how to request a search or copies.
Garfield County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Garfield County property records by address?
Enter the street address in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to find the parcel, its owner and its boundaries. If the address does not match, try the owner name or parcel number, or contact the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder in Jordan.
How can I find property owners in Garfield County?
Owner names appear on parcels in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. For the deed behind a transfer, ask the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder in Jordan, who holds recorded deeds; the data on file includes 1,003 deeds from 2006 through 2013.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Garfield County?
Montana's Department of Revenue assesses property; its property resources explain how values are determined. Garfield County's records cover 9,476 parcels for the 2025 assessment year, last updated September 8, 2025.
Where can I find Garfield County property tax bills and payment records?
Call the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder's office in Jordan to ask which county office issues property tax bills and how to get payment history. The Montana Department of Revenue's property information gives a general overview of how property taxes work.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Garfield County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are kept by the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder in Jordan. Contact the office to ask how to search or request copies, and have the owner name, address or parcel number ready so staff can find the right instrument.
Where can I access Garfield County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows boundaries and ownership for Garfield County's 9,476 parcels. Parcel maps serve as a reference, not a legal survey, so use a licensed surveyor when exact boundaries matter.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Garfield County?
Ask the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder's office in Jordan which department handles building permits and zoning for your property. If your property sits inside the town of Jordan, the town may have its own rules to follow as well.
How can I create a list of property owners in Garfield County?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer works one parcel at a time. For a larger list of owners, ask the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder's office in Jordan what records can be provided and whether fees or request forms apply.