What is the property tax rate in Idaho?

Idaho has an effective property tax rate of 0.53%, ranking it #44 out of 50 states. The median homeowner pays $2,006 per year.

How are property taxes calculated in Idaho?

Property taxes in Idaho are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of your property by the local tax rate (millage rate). The effective rate shown here (0.53%) represents the median taxes paid as a percentage of median home value across the state.

Which county in Idaho has the lowest property taxes?

Among Idaho's 44 counties, Washington County has one of the lowest effective property tax rates.

Does Idaho have a homestead exemption?

Yes, Idaho offers several property tax exemptions including: General Homestead, Circuit Breaker (Over 65/Disabled), Disabled Veteran. See the exemptions section above for details.

Idaho Property Tax Rate

2023 Data · 44 Counties

0.53%effective rate

Idaho has an effective property tax rate of 0.53%, ranking it #44 among all 50 states. The median homeowner in Idaho pays $2,006 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $376,000. This rate is 44% lower than the national average of 0.95%.

Effective Tax Rate📊

0.53%

#44 of 50 states

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,006

Per year

Median Home Value💰

$376,000

2023 estimate

Total Counties📍

Population: 1,893,296

Property Tax Rates by County in Idaho

Rank ▲	County	Effective Rate	Median Tax	Median Value
#1	Nez Perce County	0.87%	$2,529	$291,300
#2	Power County	0.82%	$1,577	$191,200
#3	Bannock County	0.72%	$1,918	$267,200
#4	Latah County	0.68%	$2,333	$342,500
#5	Lewis County	0.67%	$1,348	$202,400
#6	Twin Falls County	0.67%	$1,951	$292,700
#7	Jerome County	0.64%	$1,623	$254,000
#8	Caribou County	0.60%	$1,330	$220,200
#9	Clearwater County	0.60%	$1,447	$240,800
#10	Elmore County	0.60%	$1,680	$278,300
#11	Canyon County	0.57%	$1,996	$350,300
#12	Shoshone County	0.57%	$1,273	$222,700
#13	Ada County	0.56%	$2,643	$476,000
#14	Benewah County	0.55%	$1,407	$255,800
#15	Bonneville County	0.55%	$1,811	$327,000
#16	Bingham County	0.54%	$1,389	$258,000
#17	Gooding County	0.53%	$1,223	$231,800
#18	Jefferson County	0.53%	$1,775	$335,000
#19	Washington County	0.53%	$1,316	$250,300
#20	Minidoka County	0.52%	$1,218	$235,300

How Idaho Compares

Idaho

0.53%

National Average

0.95%

Neighboring States

Calculate Your Property Tax in Idaho

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State

County

Home Value

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,590

$133/month · Rate: 0.53%

Home Value

$300,000

Taxable Value

$300,000

Effective Rate

0.53%

Idaho Property Tax Exemptions

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General Homestead

50% of assessed value or $125,000, whichever is less

Primary residence owners as of January 1

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Circuit Breaker (Over 65/Disabled)

Up to $1,500 reduction in property taxes

Homeowners age 65+, disabled, widows/widowers, or blind; income limits apply

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Disabled Veteran

Up to $1,500 reduction in property taxes

Veterans with 10%+ service-connected disability; income limits apply

Nearby States

Montana

0.75%

Nevada

0.49%

Oregon

0.83%

Utah

0.53%

Washington

0.84%

Wyoming

0.58%

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value.