Missoula County, MT Property Records
Property records in Missoula, Montana provide important information about real estate within Missoula County, including parcel details, ownership history, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, and recorded documents such as deeds or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, evaluate property characteristics, or support real estate and legal transactions. Official Missoula property records can be accessed through Missoula County offices, including the Clerk and Treasurer and Clerk and Recorder, depending on the type of record needed. Users can begin with the county’s online Missoula property records resources to search parcel and tax information directly from the official government source.
Missoula County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Missoula County has a median rent of $1,118, far above the Montana median of $736.75 and the national figure of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing makes up 21.61% of homes, slightly below the national share of 21.81% and below the state share of 24.36%, so owner-occupied homes still dominate despite the county's university-town character.
The median home value of $368,900 is well above Montana's $213,400 and the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.94% also exceeds the state rate of 0.68% and the national rate of 0.74%. High values combined with a higher-than-average rate mean ownership carries one of the heavier tax burdens among Montana counties.
Median household income is $72,702, above both the state figure of $59,344 and the national figure of $65,108. Those higher incomes go some way toward supporting the county's elevated housing costs. The unemployment rate of 2.51% is above Montana's 2.16% but below the national rate of 2.87%, indicating a healthy job market that is roughly in line with broader trends.
In short, Missoula County is a high-cost, higher-income market: housing and taxes are above average, incomes are strong, and unemployment is modest.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Missoula
Missoula County keeps extensive property records, including tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 57,905 total parcels, including 42,392 residential and 3,842 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 90.71% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 131,468 deeds and 126,121 mortgages, and valuation data covers 21,031 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 57,905 |
| Residential Parcels | 42,392 |
| Commercial Parcels | 3,842 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.71% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 131,468 |
| Mortgage Records | 126,121 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 21,031 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 22,090 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows a loan moving from one lender to another, while a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Missoula County has 75,874 assignment and release records. They include 6,513 assignment documents recorded from February 15, 2005, to August 25, 2025, and 69,233 release documents recorded from April 25, 2001, to August 27, 2025, plus 128 other documents.
These records are useful when you need to know who holds a mortgage today and whether older loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to confirm a lien was released, trace a loan through its lenders, and identify mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Missoula County, MT Property Records
Missoula County property records are managed through the Clerk & Treasurer's office at 200 W Broadway Street, Missoula, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The county holds records for 57,905 parcels, including ownership, tax, and recorded transaction details.
The Missoula County Clerk & Treasurer property records page is the main starting point and explains the records the office maintains. To search recorded documents and parcel information online, use the Missoula County official records search, which lets you look up properties and documents. For statewide parcel mapping, the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer displays parcel boundaries and owner data.
To search, have a property address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete information, review the results, and open the entry that matches the property. If you need certified copies or can't find a record online, call the Clerk & Treasurer at 406-258-4752 for assistance.
Missoula Registrar of Deeds
The Missoula County Probate Office is located at 200 W Broadway Street, Missoula, MT, 59802 and can be reached at 406-258-4752. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through gis.missoulacounty.us or the official website missoulacounty.us.
Missoula County Clerk & Treasurer
Missoula County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Missoula County property records by address?
Use the Missoula County official records search and enter the property address to find its parcel and related records. If the address doesn't match, try the owner name or parcel number, or call the Clerk & Treasurer at 406-258-4752 for help.
How can I find property owners in Missoula County?
Ownership details are available through the Missoula County official records search and the Clerk & Treasurer property records page. To see how a property changed hands, look at the recorded deeds, which number 131,468 in the county's data.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Missoula County?
Start with the Missoula County official records search to find the parcel. Assessment values in Montana are set by the Department of Revenue, which explains valuations on its property page. The county's records currently reflect the 2024 assessment year.
Where can I find Missoula County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes are handled by the Missoula County Clerk & Treasurer, 200 W Broadway Street, Missoula. Visit the Clerk & Treasurer property records page for details, or call 406-258-4752 to ask about a bill or payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Missoula County?
Search recorded deeds, mortgages, and related documents through the Missoula County official records search. The county's data shows deeds recorded from January 27, 1992, and mortgages from November 3, 1997. The Clerk & Treasurer's office can also help in person during weekday business hours.
Where can I access Missoula County parcel maps and GIS information?
Missoula County offers mapping and records research through its GIS research portal, and the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer provides statewide parcel boundaries. Both are reference tools and are not legal surveys of a property's exact boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Missoula County?
Permit and zoning requirements vary by location. Call the Missoula County Clerk & Treasurer at 406-258-4752 to be pointed to the correct office, and for properties inside the City of Missoula or another incorporated town, check with that municipality, which administers its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Missoula County?
Use the Missoula County official records search to look up owners parcel by parcel. The online tools aren't built for bulk exports, so for larger lists contact the Clerk & Treasurer at 406-258-4752 and ask what records requests the office can fulfill.