59240 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59240 (Glentana, Montana) pay a median of $1,333/year in property taxes on homes valued at $266,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.50%, which is 30% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59240 is approximately $111, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Valley County. This is $552 less than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59240 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59030 (0.50%) and 59064 (0.50%).

Montana reassesses property at market value upon sale and annually thereafter, with no statewide cap on increases — contact the Valley County Assessor's office to understand your assessment timeline after purchase. Montana offers a Homeowners Exemption (typically $1,600–$3,200 depending on county mill levies) and a Senior Homestead Exemption for owners 65+ — file your exemption application with the Valley County Assessor immediately after closing to lock in the reduced value. Review your Notice of Valuation each year and file any protest with the Valley County Assessor by the county's specified deadline (usually 30 days of mailing) to challenge assessed value.