Richland County, MT Property Records
Property records in Richland, Montana document important details about real estate within Richland County, including parcel boundaries, ownership information, assessed values, tax data, legal descriptions, deeds, mortgages, plats, and recorded transfers. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, attorneys, surveyors, lenders, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review property history, estimate taxes, or confirm land and boundary information.
Official Richland property records are maintained through county offices such as the Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, and Department of Revenue assessment resources. Users can begin by searching parcel and ownership information through Montana’s state-supported official property records search, which provides access to cadastral mapping and property data for Richland County and other Montana counties. For certified copies of recorded documents or questions about filings, users should contact the appropriate Richland County office directly.
Richland County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Richland County has a median rent of $775, above the Montana figure of $736.75 but below the national figure of $840.25. The median home value of $227,300 is higher than both the state median of $213,400 and the national median of $173,750, so buying a home here costs more than in the typical Montana or U.S. market.
The county's median property tax rate is 0.72%, higher than the state rate of 0.68% but just under the national rate of 0.74%, which places taxes close to the middle of the range. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 27.23% of occupied homes, above the state share of 24.36% and the national share of 21.81%, indicating a larger rental market than average.
Median household income is $70,956, well above $59,344 in Montana and $65,108 nationally. Unemployment is 2.6%, higher than the state rate of 2.16% but below the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, Richland County pairs above-average incomes with moderately high home values, mid-range property taxes, and a rental share larger than the state and national averages. Rents stay below the national median, and the job market is somewhat looser than the state's but stronger than the national picture.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Richland
Richland County property records cover tax assessor parcels, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 11,734 total parcels, including 5,278 residential and 697 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 90.53% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 693 deed records and 885 mortgage records, with 41 Notice of Trustee Sale records on file.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 11,734 |
| Residential Parcels | 5,278 |
| Commercial Parcels | 697 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 90.53% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 693 |
| Mortgage Records | 885 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 1,632 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 41 |
How to Search Richland County, MT Property Records
Richland County property records are kept by the Clerk and Recorder, whose office records deeds, mortgages, and related documents, alongside assessment records for the county's 11,734 parcels. These records show ownership, assessed values, recorded transfers, and foreclosure filings.
The Richland County Clerk and Recorder page is the main starting point for recorded documents and office information. For parcel lookups, the state's Montana Cadastral parcel viewer lets you find a property by address, owner, or parcel number and view its map location. For general questions about how property is valued, the Montana Department of Revenue property assessment pages explain the process.
To search, have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete detail you have, compare the results, and open the entry that matches. For a recorded deed or mortgage, knowing the owner's name and an approximate year narrows the search.
The Clerk and Recorder is at 201 West Main Street, Sidney, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 406-433-1708 if you cannot find a record online or need help with older documents.
Richland Registrar of Deeds
The Richland County Probate Office is located at 201 West Main Street, Sidney, MT, 59270 and can be reached at 406-433-1708. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website richland.org.
Richland County Clerk & Recorder
Richland County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Richland County property records by address?
Use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer and enter the street address to locate the parcel and its basic property details. If the first try finds nothing, shorten the address or search by owner name. The Richland County Clerk and Recorder in Sidney can also help at 406-433-1708.
How can I find property owners in Richland County?
Ownership details show in the parcel information on the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. To confirm how a property changed hands, ask for the recorded deed at the Richland County Clerk and Recorder office, which keeps deeds and other recorded documents. Staff can be reached at 406-433-1708.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Richland County?
Richland County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. You can review parcel information on the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer and read how valuations work at the Montana Department of Revenue property pages. For a question about one specific property, call the Clerk and Recorder at 406-433-1708.
Where can I find Richland County property tax bills and payment records?
Call the Richland County Clerk and Recorder at 406-433-1708, or stop by 201 West Main Street in Sidney between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays, and staff will point you to the office that sends property tax bills and keeps payment records. Have the parcel number or owner name on hand.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Richland County?
Recorded deeds, mortgages, and similar documents are kept by the Richland County Clerk and Recorder. The county's recorder data includes 693 deed records and 885 mortgage records. To request a copy or search older documents, call 406-433-1708 or visit the office in Sidney.
Where can I access Richland County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer is the state's official mapping tool and covers Richland County's parcels. Search by address, owner, or parcel number, then zoom in to see boundaries and property details for the lot you want.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Richland County?
Permits and zoning are usually handled by a planning or building department rather than the recorder's office. Call the Richland County Clerk and Recorder at 406-433-1708 and ask which office covers the property you are researching. Bring the address or parcel number to speed things up.
How can I create a list of property owners in Richland County?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer shows owner details parcel by parcel, so a list can be built by collecting owners for each lot in your target area. For a larger or formal request, contact the Richland County Clerk and Recorder at 406-433-1708 to ask what can be provided.