59010 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59010 (Bighorn, Montana) pay a median of $1,759/year in property taxes on homes valued at $287,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.61%, which is 14% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59010 is approximately $147, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Treasure County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59010 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59038 (0.61%) and 59019 (0.61%).

In Bighorn, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $73,472, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses property annually at market value with no assessment caps or base-value carryovers for new owners. Treasure County provides a Homeowner Exemption of $3,600 off assessed value for primary residences and Senior Homeowner Exemptions for owners 65+ who have occupied the home for 5+ years — apply with the Treasure County Assessor's office by June 1 annually. File your homeowner exemption application with the Treasure County Assessor by June 1 following your purchase to claim the exemption on that year's property tax bill.