59038 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59038 (Hysham, Montana) pay a median of $1,266/year in property taxes on homes valued at $206,900. 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 59038 is approximately $106, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Treasure County. This is $619 less than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

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

In Hysham, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $62,250, 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.