Reviewed and updated October 11, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team.
Powell County, Montana, has about 7,100 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Powell County is in the deed records of the Clerk and Recorder and its taxable value is set by the Property Assessment Division; what is built on it is a matter for the city or the county. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, evictions and court cases, records requests and common questions.
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Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Powell County
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Powell County are recorded by the Clerk and Recorder, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Clerk and Recorder's page at powellcountymt.gov/clerk-recorder (page title: Clerk & Recorder | Powell County, MT), phone 406-846-9723, 409 Missouri Ave., Suite 203 Deer Lodge, MT 59722, a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Powell County
The Property Assessment Division sets the value each parcel in Powell County is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Montana property is appraised by the state Department of Revenue, not the county, on a two-year cycle.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Property Assessment Division's page at powellcountymt.gov/council-aging/page/property-tax-assistance-program (page title: Property Tax Assistance Program | Powell County, MT), 409 Missouri Ave., Suite 203 Deer Lodge, MT 59722, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a site that blocks automated checks (HTTP 403), so open it in a browser.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Powell County
An eviction is a court case in the Justice Court, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the Powell County District Court; the court file is public unless sealed.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Montana Public Records Act a county office must answer a request in a timely manner; the statute sets no number of days, and it may charge the actual cost of fulfilling the request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Powell County?
The Clerk and Recorder.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Powell County?
The Property Assessment Division.
Where are evictions from Powell County filed?
In the Justice Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Montana?
Montana property is appraised by the state Department of Revenue, not the county, on a two-year cycle.
Is this the official Powell County website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.