59101 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59101 (Billings, Montana) pay a median of $2,282/year in property taxes on homes valued at $243,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.94%, which is 32% above the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59101 is approximately $190, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Yellowstone County. This is $397 more than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59101 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59260 (0.94%) and 59405 (0.93%).

In Billings, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $58,165, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses all property at market value annually with no caps or carryover of prior assessed values for buyers. Yellowstone County offers a Homeowner Exemption of $3,600 off assessed value for primary residence owners and additional exemptions for seniors 65+ meeting residency requirements — apply with the Yellowstone County Assessor's office by June 1 annually. File your homeowner exemption application with the Yellowstone County Assessor before June 1 following your purchase to claim the exemption on that year's tax bill.