59520 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59520 (Big Sandy, Montana) pay a median of $1,232/year in property taxes on homes valued at $123,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 39% above the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59520 is approximately $103, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chouteau County. This is $653 less than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59520 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59034 (1.00%) and 59442 (1.00%).

In Big Sandy, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $58,667, 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. Chouteau County offers a Senior Homestead Exemption for owners 65+ who have owned and occupied the property for 12+ months — contact the Chouteau County Assessor's office to apply and confirm your exemption status before the tax year begins. File your exemption claim early with the Chouteau County Assessor to lock in your tax reduction, as delays may result in back taxes owed.