59917 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 59917 (Eureka, Montana) pay a median of $1,660/year in property taxes on homes valued at $295,300. 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 59917 is approximately $138, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lincoln County. This is $225 less than the Montana average of $1,885/year.

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

In Eureka, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $61,008, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Montana reassesses property at market value each year without a cap on assessment growth, making annual tax increases common. Lincoln County Assessor administers Senior Homestead Exemptions (ages 65+, one-year residence requirement) and exemptions for disabled property owners. File your exemption application with the Lincoln County Assessor immediately upon purchase to secure the exemption for your first assessment year.