59638 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59638 (Jefferson City, Montana) pay a median of $1,669/year in property taxes on homes valued at $269,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 13% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59638 is approximately $139, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jefferson County. This is $216 less than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59638 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59727 (0.62%) and 59416 (0.62%).

In Jefferson City, property taxes represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $73,375, 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. Jefferson County offers a Senior Homestead Exemption for owners 65+ who have owned and occupied the property for 12+ months — contact the Jefferson County Assessor's office to apply and confirm your exemption status before the tax year begins. File your exemption claim early with the Jefferson County Assessor to lock in your tax reduction, as delays may result in back taxes owed.