59544 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59544 (Whitewater, Montana) pay a median of $1,455/year in property taxes on homes valued at $220,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 8% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59544 is approximately $121, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Phillips County. This is $430 less than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59544 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59327 (0.66%) and 59634 (0.66%).

In Whitewater, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $41,563, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses property at market value upon sale and annually thereafter, with no statewide cap on increases — contact the Phillips 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 Phillips County Assessor immediately after closing to lock in the reduced value. Review your Notice of Valuation each year and file any protest with the Phillips County Assessor by the county's specified deadline (usually 30 days of mailing) to challenge assessed value.