Superior, Mineral County, Montana Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Superior, Montana
Median Superior, Montana effective property tax rate: 0.76%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Montana state median of 0.78%.
Median Superior, Montana home value: $206,900
Median annual Superior, Montana tax bill: $1,718, $682 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Mineral calculated?
Property taxes in Superior, Montana are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Superior's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Superior, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Superior, Mineral County, Montana Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.76%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,572
$1,459
How Does the Superior Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Superior property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Superior's median effective tax rate of 0.76% — based on actual property records in Mineral County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Superior's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Superior's property tax rate is lower than Montana's 0.78% state median rate, and the median property tax bill is $1,718, which is $682 lower than the state median bill. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Superior, but the available ZIP code data shows 59872 at $1,718.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Superior.
About Superior Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Superior, Mineral, Montana
Superior’s median effective property tax rate of 0.76% is lower than the Montana state median of 0.78% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Mineral County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Superior. Homeowners in the 59872 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.76%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 0.76%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Mineral County. Understanding which part of Superior you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Superior homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the June 1, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Superior, Mineral County, Montana
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Superior's effective property tax rate to other cities in Montana and the median property tax rates in Montana and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Superior Tax Rate
0.76%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Mineral County Tax Rate
0.76%
Median Effective Montana Tax Rate
0.78%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Superior, Mineral County, Montana
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59872 | 0.21% | 0.73% | 0.76% | 1.01% | 1.02% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Superior, Mineral County, Montana
When examining property taxes in Superior, Montana, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Mineral County assessment office estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices in Mineral County are sent in July each year. They typically reach your mailbox by the middle of July. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Superior is $206,900, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 59872 has the highest median home price at $206,900.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Superior, Mineral County, Montana
Source: Ownwell
$206,900
$225,377
$243,853
Median Superior Market Value
$206,900
Median Mineral County Market Value
$214,492
Median Montana Market Value
$317,000
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Superior, Mineral County, Montana
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59872 | $11,540 | $83,500 | $206,900 | $321,270 | $426,860 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Superior, Mineral County, Montana
Property tax bills in Superior are calculated by applying local tax rates to a home’s assessed value. The assessed value is based on the market value of the property, which means homes with higher values generally face larger tax bills. Local taxing authorities also consider levies for schools, county services, and other public needs when setting the final bill.
For homeowners, this means the amount owed can vary widely even among similar properties. In Superior, the median home price is $206,900, and tax bills can range from $585 at the 25th percentile to $2,544 at the 75th percentile. At the high end, the 90th percentile reaches $3,451. The median tax bill in ZIP code 59872 is $1,718, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Because property taxes are tied to value and local rates, changes in either can affect what homeowners pay each year.
Median Superior Tax Bill
$1,718
Median Mineral County Tax Bill
$1,755
Median Montana Tax Bill
$2,559
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Superior, Mineral County, Montana
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59872 | $220 | $585 | $1,718 | $2,544 | $3,451 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 1 |
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| Mineral Tax Assessor | |
| Website | svc.mt.gov |