74426 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 74426 (Checotah, Oklahoma) pay a median of $766/year in property taxes on homes valued at $118,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.64%, which is near the Oklahoma state average of 0.66%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 74426 is approximately $64, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within McIntosh County. This is $226 less than the Oklahoma average of $992/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oklahoma, 74426 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 73572 (0.65%) and 73015 (0.64%).

In Checotah, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $47,832, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Oklahoma does not cap assessment increases at sale or for existing owners — your property will be reassessed to fair market value when you purchase or during McIntosh County's periodic reappraisal. McIntosh County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences that reduces taxable value; submit your application to the McIntosh County Assessor. Register your homestead exemption with the McIntosh County Assessor's office right after purchase and obtain a written statement of your exemption for tax planning.