Powell County, Montana, has one incorporated community and six unincorporated ones. In Powell County, MT, property records present important land information like real estate line coordinates, structural dimensions, deed transfers, sale closing amounts, real estate tax details, and more.

A study into Powell County property records discloses a median home value of $347,371, with a $698 median rent cost and median household earnings of $68,148. The records also indicate that Powell County collects a property tax rate of 0.55%.

Property records in Powell County, MT, are maintained by the  Clerk and Recorder. The office has the statutory responsibility of overseeing the archival of real estate instruments, including liens, leases, plats, deeds, and mortgages.

The Clerk and Recorder's office ensures public access to records by allowing researchers to browse the archives and obtain copies directly from the storage facilities at 409 Missouri Ave., Suite 203, Deer Lodge, MT 59722, during office hours. These facilities hold the physical and electronic formats of instruments by their recording date, party name, legal description, and instrument type.

Regarding remote access, the Clerk and Recorder's office has yet to establish an online platform to provide such a service. In the meantime, they process remote copy requests. To inquire about the request procedure, call the Clerk and Recorder at (406) 846-9786.

The Powell County Clerk and Recorder's office typically imposes a copy fee of $0.50 for the first page of a document and $0.25 for each succeeding page. If the public prefers certified copies, there is an additional $2 certification cost. For map copies, the cost is $12 per 24" x 36" sheet and $6 for each 18" x 24" sheet. For further inquiries, it is best to call the office through their hotline.

To verify zoning information, contact the  Powell County Planning Department at (406) 846-9795. They administer zoning enforcement, permit issuance, and subdivision and land use regulations. For further validation, consult the relevant local offices, which possess verified and updated zoning records of the land parcels or properties they oversee.