Idaho property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Idaho is 0.53%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 44 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $2,006 a year on a home worth $376,000. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,590 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.53%
- Median annual bill
- $2,006
- Median home value
- $376,000
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 44of 51
Property tax by county in Idaho
All 43 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | 0.56% | $2,643 | $476,000 | 508,052 |
| Canyon County | 0.57% | $1,996 | $350,300 | 242,405 |
| Kootenai County | 0.47% | $2,203 | $467,400 | 177,736 |
| Bonneville County | 0.55% | $1,811 | $327,000 | 127,056 |
| Twin Falls County | 0.67% | $1,951 | $292,700 | 92,121 |
| Bannock County | 0.72% | $1,918 | $267,200 | 88,457 |
| Madison County | 0.50% | $1,813 | $365,000 | 53,578 |
| Bonner County | 0.40% | $1,716 | $433,400 | 49,456 |
| Bingham County | 0.54% | $1,389 | $258,000 | 48,993 |
| Nez Perce County | 0.87% | $2,529 | $291,300 | 42,477 |
| Latah County | 0.68% | $2,333 | $342,500 | 40,315 |
| Jefferson County | 0.53% | $1,775 | $335,000 | 32,234 |
| Elmore County | 0.60% | $1,680 | $278,300 | 29,046 |
| Payette County | 0.44% | $1,353 | $310,700 | 26,190 |
| Cassia County | 0.44% | $1,141 | $257,300 | 25,165 |
| Jerome County | 0.64% | $1,623 | $254,000 | 24,788 |
| Blaine County | 0.39% | $2,563 | $663,800 | 24,579 |
| Minidoka County | 0.52% | $1,218 | $235,300 | 21,922 |
| Gem County | 0.39% | $1,443 | $367,300 | 19,854 |
| Idaho County | 0.34% | $974 | $284,600 | 17,120 |
| Gooding County | 0.53% | $1,223 | $231,800 | 15,740 |
| Franklin County | 0.50% | $1,512 | $304,000 | 14,715 |
| Fremont County | 0.48% | $1,360 | $281,800 | 13,701 |
| Shoshone County | 0.57% | $1,273 | $222,700 | 13,580 |
| Boundary County | 0.42% | $1,433 | $344,100 | 12,695 |
| Owyhee County | 0.48% | $1,355 | $281,600 | 12,284 |
| Valley County | 0.30% | $1,778 | $599,500 | 12,136 |
| Teton County | 0.35% | $2,065 | $595,900 | 12,101 |
| Washington County | 0.53% | $1,316 | $250,300 | 10,866 |
| Benewah County | 0.55% | $1,407 | $255,800 | 9,913 |
| Clearwater County | 0.60% | $1,447 | $240,800 | 8,921 |
| Lemhi County | 0.39% | $1,109 | $282,100 | 8,166 |
| Boise County | 0.37% | $1,571 | $424,100 | 8,045 |
| Power County | 0.82% | $1,577 | $191,200 | 8,018 |
| Caribou County | 0.60% | $1,330 | $220,200 | 7,118 |
| Bear Lake County | 0.45% | $1,061 | $234,200 | 6,552 |
| Lincoln County | 0.48% | $991 | $206,700 | 5,276 |
| Oneida County | 0.51% | $1,171 | $228,100 | 4,681 |
| Adams County | 0.41% | $1,351 | $327,300 | 4,599 |
| Custer County | 0.31% | $903 | $295,600 | 4,411 |
| Lewis County | 0.67% | $1,348 | $202,400 | 3,649 |
| Butte County | 0.50% | $986 | $195,800 | 2,654 |
| Camas County | 0.42% | $1,050 | $248,900 | 1,155 |
Idaho compared with the United States
The Idaho median bill of $2,006 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Idaho are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Idaho?
The median effective property tax rate in Idaho is 0.53% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $1,590 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Idaho county has the highest property tax?
Nez Perce County has the highest median effective rate in Idaho at 0.87%. Valley County has the lowest at 0.30%. The largest county by population, Ada County, is at 0.56%.