59028 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59028 (Fishtail, Montana) pay a median of $1,804/year in property taxes on homes valued at $519,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.35%, which is 51% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59028 is approximately $150, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Stillwater County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59028 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59913 (0.35%) and 59013 (0.35%).

In Fishtail, property taxes represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $76,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses property at market value every year, with no caps limiting assessment increases at purchase or thereafter; sellers do not transfer a fixed base value to buyers. Stillwater County provides a Homeowner Exemption of $3,600 off assessed value for primary residences and a Senior Homeowner Exemption for owners 65+ who occupied the home for 5+ years — file with the Stillwater County Assessor's office by June 1 each year. Contact the Stillwater County Assessor immediately after purchase to apply for the homeowner exemption and confirm eligibility for any senior or disabled-person exemptions.