Helena is Montana's capital, with a state-government-driven economy and historic mining-era architecture. Lewis and Clark County's property tax rate is close to the statewide average.
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The 0.85% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Helena and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Montana average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Helena buyers. Many Helena properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $100/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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