59026 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59026 (Edgar, Montana) pay a median of $1,846/year in property taxes on homes valued at $345,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.53%, which is 25% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59026 is approximately $154, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Carbon County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59026 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59749 (0.53%) and 59828 (0.54%).

In Edgar, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $61,477, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses property to market value annually with no annual increase cap or carryover of base values from prior owners. Carbon County offers a Homeowner Exemption of $3,600 against assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences and a Senior Homeowner Exemption for owners 65+ meeting 5-year residency requirements — file with the Carbon County Assessor's office by June 1 each year. Apply for the homeowner exemption with the Carbon County Assessor before June 1 following your purchase to lock in the exemption for that tax year.