59444 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59444 (Galata, Montana) pay a median of $2,300/year in property taxes on homes valued at $174,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.32%, which is 85% above the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59444 is approximately $192, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Toole County. This is $415 more than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59444 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59219 (1.31%) and 59521 (1.28%).

In Galata, property taxes represent approximately 5.5% of the median household income of $41,484, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses property at market value upon sale, with no statewide cap on assessed value increases for homeowners — Toole County's above-average 1.32% effective rate reflects this risk. Toole County offers a Senior Homestead Exemption for owners 65+ who have owned and occupied the property for 12+ months — contact the Toole County Assessor's office immediately to apply and confirm your exemption status before the tax year begins. File your exemption claim early with the Toole County Assessor to lock in your tax reduction, as delays may result in back taxes owed.