59758 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59758 (West Yellowstone, Montana) pay a median of $2,681/year in property taxes on homes valued at $476,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is 21% below the Montana state average of 0.71%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 59758 is approximately $223, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Gallatin County. This is $796 more than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Montana, 59758 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 59440 (0.56%) and 59917 (0.56%).

In West Yellowstone, property taxes represent approximately 4.5% of the median household income of $59,750, 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. Gallatin County offers a Senior Homestead Exemption for owners 65+ who have owned and occupied the property for 12+ months — contact the Gallatin County Assessor's office to apply and confirm your exemption status before the tax year begins. File your exemption claim early with the Gallatin County Assessor to lock in your tax reduction, as delays may result in back taxes owed.