Property Tax Rates in Idaho
Idaho has a median annual property tax of $2,006 on a median home value of $376,000, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.53%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Idaho.
Idaho’s effective property tax rate of 0.53% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 16 counties have rates above the state median while 28 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Idaho
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | $2,643 | 0.56% | $476,000 | 196,700 |
| Canyon County | $1,996 | 0.57% | $350,300 | 82,864 |
| Kootenai County | $2,203 | 0.47% | $467,400 | 69,104 |
| Bonneville County | $1,811 | 0.55% | $327,000 | 43,378 |
| Twin Falls County | $1,951 | 0.67% | $292,700 | 33,912 |
| Bannock County | $1,918 | 0.72% | $267,200 | 33,340 |
| Bonner County | $1,716 | 0.40% | $433,400 | 19,599 |
| Nez Perce County | $2,529 | 0.87% | $291,300 | 17,250 |
| Latah County | $2,333 | 0.68% | $342,500 | 16,058 |
| Bingham County | $1,389 | 0.54% | $258,000 | 16,009 |
| Madison County | $1,813 | 0.50% | $365,000 | 12,778 |
| Elmore County | $1,680 | 0.60% | $278,300 | 10,848 |
| Jefferson County | $1,775 | 0.53% | $335,000 | 9,899 |
| Blaine County | $2,563 | 0.39% | $663,800 | 9,822 |
| Payette County | $1,353 | 0.44% | $310,700 | 9,481 |
| Cassia County | $1,141 | 0.44% | $257,300 | 8,238 |
| Jerome County | $1,623 | 0.64% | $254,000 | 8,198 |
| Minidoka County | $1,218 | 0.52% | $235,300 | 7,814 |
| Gem County | $1,443 | 0.39% | $367,300 | 7,406 |
| Idaho County | $974 | 0.34% | $284,600 | 6,567 |
| Shoshone County | $1,273 | 0.57% | $222,700 | 5,679 |
| Gooding County | $1,223 | 0.53% | $231,800 | 5,512 |
| Franklin County | $1,512 | 0.50% | $304,000 | 4,870 |
| Boundary County | $1,433 | 0.42% | $344,100 | 4,835 |
| Teton County | $2,065 | 0.35% | $595,900 | 4,573 |
| Fremont County | $1,360 | 0.48% | $281,800 | 4,506 |
| Owyhee County | $1,355 | 0.48% | $281,600 | 4,248 |
| Washington County | $1,316 | 0.53% | $250,300 | 4,089 |
| Benewah County | $1,407 | 0.55% | $255,800 | 3,978 |
| Valley County | $1,778 | 0.30% | $599,500 | 3,778 |
| Clearwater County | $1,447 | 0.60% | $240,800 | 3,561 |
| Boise County | $1,571 | 0.37% | $424,100 | 3,524 |
| Lemhi County | $1,109 | 0.39% | $282,100 | 3,350 |
| Power County | $1,577 | 0.82% | $191,200 | 2,708 |
| Caribou County | $1,330 | 0.60% | $220,200 | 2,430 |
| Bear Lake County | $1,061 | 0.45% | $234,200 | 2,308 |
| Custer County | $903 | 0.31% | $295,600 | 1,933 |
| Oneida County | $1,171 | 0.51% | $228,100 | 1,932 |
| Lincoln County | $991 | 0.48% | $206,700 | 1,836 |
| Adams County | $1,351 | 0.41% | $327,300 | 1,752 |
| Lewis County | $1,348 | 0.67% | $202,400 | 1,546 |
| Butte County | $986 | 0.50% | $195,800 | 1,017 |
| Camas County | $1,050 | 0.42% | $248,900 | 339 |
| Clark County | $592 | 0.29% | $203,000 | 252 |
About Property Taxes in Idaho
Property taxes in Idaho are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Idaho should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.