Kootenai County, ID property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Kootenai County is 0.47%, below the Idaho median of 0.53% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,203 a year on a home worth $467,400.
- Effective rate
- 0.47%
- Median annual bill
- $2,203
- Median home value
- $467,400
- Rank in Idaho
- 28of 43
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $940 | $78 |
| $300,000 | $1,410 | $118 |
| $400,000 | $1,880 | $157 |
| $500,000 | $2,350 | $196 |
| $750,000 | $3,525 | $294 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,700 | $392 |
Kootenai County compared with Idaho and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai County | 0.47% | $2,203 | $467,400 |
| Idaho median | 0.53% | $2,006 | $376,000 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Kootenai County, ID?
The median effective property tax rate in Kootenai County is 0.47% of home value, below the Idaho median of 0.53% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,203 a year on a median home value of $467,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Kootenai County?
About $1,880 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.47%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Kootenai County compare with the rest of Idaho?
Kootenai County ranks 28 of 43 Idaho counties by effective rate. The Idaho median is 0.53% and the median bill is $2,006.