59076 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59076 (Sanders, Montana) pay a median of $3,214/year in property taxes on homes valued at $275,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.17%, which is 64% above the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59076 is approximately $268, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Treasure County. This is $1,329 more than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59076 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59201 (1.16%) and 59275 (1.18%).

In Sanders, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $126,518, 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.