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The TaxLienSimple Index / Montana

The TaxLienSimple Index · MT · 2026

Montana Tax-Lien & Tax-Deed Investing

What Montana statute actually pays — return, redemption and bid method — cross-referenced with the live auction inventory we track. Every figure traces to state law or a county source.

Statutes verified Jul 29, 2026

39 /100
Tier D National rank #47 of 51
The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.
Sale type
Tax Lien
Statutory return / penalty
10%/yr (5/6 of 1%/month) interest + 2% penalty
Redemption period
3 years (36 months from attachment of the tax lien)
Bid method
n/a
Sale season
typically July after delinquency notice; assignments may remain available
What you buy
tax lien assignment followed by tax deed

Statutory note. Not a competitive auction — the COUNTY is the tax-lien purchaser; investors obtain the lien only by paying the delinquency to take an 'assignment' (MCA 15-17-323), then may pursue a tax deed after the 36-month redemption.

777live parcels tracked
1counties with inventory
#47of 51 jurisdictions
Read the score correctly. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.

Counties we track in Montana

#CountyTaxLienSimple IndexLive parcels
1 Yellowstone County D 42 777

Montana tax sale — FAQ

What is the TaxLienSimple Index for Montana?

Montana scores 39/100 (Tier D), ranked #47 of 51 jurisdictions. The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.

How does redemption and return work in Montana?

10%/yr (5/6 of 1%/month) interest + 2% penalty Redemption period: 3 years (36 months from attachment of the tax lien). Not a competitive auction — the COUNTY is the tax-lien purchaser; investors obtain the lien only by paying the delinquency to take an 'assignment' (MCA 15-17-323), then may pursue a tax deed after the 36-month redemption.

What is Montana's statutory return on a tax lien or tax deed purchase?

10%/yr (5/6 of 1%/month) interest + 2% penalty Not a competitive auction — the COUNTY is the tax-lien purchaser; investors obtain the lien only by paying the delinquency to take an 'assignment' (MCA 15-17-323), then may pursue a tax deed after the 36-month redemption.

What is the bid method for Montana tax sales?

Montana uses a n/a method for its tax lien sales.

Does Montana use tax-lien auctions or tax-deed sales?

Montana uses a tax lien system. Not a competitive auction — the COUNTY is the tax-lien purchaser; investors obtain the lien only by paying the delinquency to take an 'assignment' (MCA 15-17-323), then may pursue a tax deed after the 36-month redemption.

See the actual parcels in Montana

Browse the live tax-lien, deed and foreclosure inventory we track — search by county, redemption window and opening bid.

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The TaxLienSimple Index is a 0–100 research guide built from statutory terms and the inventory we track — not a yield, a guarantee, or investment advice. Realized returns depend on competition, redemption and your own due diligence. Verify every figure with the county before bidding.

© 2026 TaxLienSimple · The TaxLienSimple Index is compiled from state tax statutes and county treasurer/tax-collector offices; live inventory counts reflect parcels currently tracked by TaxLienSimple and update continuously. Nothing here is investment or legal advice.