Rosebud County, MT Property Records
Rosebud, Montana, property records include official documents related to real estate ownership, transfers, deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, tax assessments, and parcel details. These records are useful for verifying property ownership, researching sales history, reviewing legal descriptions, confirming boundaries, and supporting real estate transactions, title searches, or tax questions.
Because Rosebud is located in Rosebud County, official property records are maintained through county offices, particularly the Clerk and Recorder for recorded land documents and the county appraisal or tax offices for assessment and tax information. Users can access official information through the Rosebud County government’s official property records resources or by contacting the appropriate county office directly for copies, filing details, fees, and search procedures.
Rosebud County, MT Property Records & Statistics
Rosebud County has a median rent of $679.50, lower than the Montana figure of $736.75 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value of $159,650 is also below the state median of $213,400 and the national median of $173,750, so housing costs here are modest compared with the rest of Montana.
The county's median property tax rate is 0.55%, lower than the state rate of 0.68% and the national rate of 0.74%. Combined with lower home values, that suggests a relatively light property tax burden. Renter-occupied housing is a larger part of the market than elsewhere, at 34.25% of occupied homes compared with 24.36% in Montana and 21.81% nationally.
Median household income is $54,546.50, below $59,344 statewide and $65,108 nationally. The unemployment rate is 6.05%, well above the state rate of 2.16% and the national rate of 2.87%, pointing to a weaker local labor market.
Overall, Rosebud County combines low rents, low home prices, and low property taxes with lower incomes and notably higher unemployment. A high share of renters shows that rental housing plays a bigger role in the local market than it does in most of Montana.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Rosebud
Rosebud County property records include tax assessor parcels, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 11,769 total parcels, including 3,686 residential and 416 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 79.62% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. The recorder holds 5,633 deed records and 3,068 mortgage records, with 47 Notice of Trustee Sale records on file.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 11,769 |
| Residential Parcels | 3,686 |
| Commercial Parcels | 416 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 79.62% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 5,633 |
| Mortgage Records | 3,068 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 179 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 47 |
How to Search Rosebud County, MT Property Records
Rosebud County property records are kept by the Clerk and Recorder, which records deeds, mortgages, and related documents, alongside assessment records for the county's 11,769 parcels. The records show ownership, assessed values, recorded transfers, and foreclosure filings.
The Rosebud County Clerk and Recorder page has office information and forms for recorded documents. To find a parcel by address, owner name, or parcel number, use the state's Montana Cadastral parcel viewer, which also shows the property on a map. For background on how property is assessed, see the Montana Department of Revenue property assessment pages.
When you search, start with the address, owner name, or parcel number. Enter the most complete detail you have, compare the matching results, and open the record that fits. For recorded deeds and mortgages, the county's data runs from January 2006 forward, so an owner name and approximate recording date make the search faster.
The Clerk and Recorder is at 1200 Main St, Forsyth, and is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 406-346-7318 for help with a record you cannot locate online.
Rosebud Registrar of Deeds
The Rosebud County Probate Office is located at 1200 Main St, Forsyth, MT, 59327 and can be reached at 406-346-7318. Office hours are Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website rosebudcountymt.gov.
Rosebud County Clerk & Recorder
Rosebud County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Rosebud County property records by address?
Type the street address into the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to find the parcel and its property details. If nothing comes up, shorten the address or try the owner's name. The Rosebud County Clerk and Recorder in Forsyth can help at 406-346-7318.
How can I find property owners in Rosebud County?
Owner names are shown in the parcel details on the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer. For the recorded deed behind a sale, contact the Rosebud County Clerk and Recorder, which keeps deeds recorded from January 4, 2006, through August 26, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Rosebud County?
Rosebud County's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year, last updated August 28, 2024. Look up a parcel in the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer and read about valuation at the Montana Department of Revenue property pages. For a specific question, call 406-346-7318.
Where can I find Rosebud County property tax bills and payment records?
Call the Rosebud County Clerk and Recorder at 406-346-7318 or visit 1200 Main St in Forsyth, Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and ask which office issues tax bills and records payments. Bring the parcel number or owner name.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Rosebud County?
The Rosebud County Clerk and Recorder records deeds, mortgages, and other documents. Its page also lists forms. The county has 5,633 deed records and 3,068 mortgage records, so call 406-346-7318 to request copies.
Where can I access Rosebud County parcel maps and GIS information?
Use the Montana Cadastral parcel viewer to view parcel boundaries and property information across Rosebud County's 11,769 parcels. Search by address, owner, or parcel number, then zoom in to the lot you need.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Rosebud County?
Permit and zoning questions are handled by county planning or building offices rather than the recorder. Call the Rosebud County Clerk and Recorder at 406-346-7318 to be pointed to the right department, and have the address or parcel number ready.
How can I create a list of property owners in Rosebud County?
The Montana Cadastral parcel viewer lists owners one parcel at a time, so a list is built by collecting those details for each parcel in your area. For a larger request, contact the Rosebud County Clerk and Recorder at 406-346-7318 and ask what can be provided.