Blaine County Property Taxes
Blaine County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
67.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$214/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.39%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$663,800
State avg ▲ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,961
$163/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,313
$276/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#7
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Blaine County, Idaho
Blaine County has nation's lowest tax rate
Blaine County's effective tax rate of 0.386% ranks among the lowest in the United States, falling 21% below the national median of 0.49%. Despite this ultra-low rate, the median property tax of $2,563 approaches the national median of $2,690, reflecting Blaine County's exceptionally high median home value of $663,800.
Blaine County lowest-rate Idaho county
At 0.386%, Blaine County's effective tax rate is the lowest in Idaho, running 24% below the state average of 0.508%. Yet the median tax of $2,563 is 68% above Idaho's state average of $1,529, a paradox driven by Blaine County's luxury real estate market where homes average $663,800.
Blaine's ultra-low rate serves luxury market
Blaine County's 0.386% rate is substantially lower than all neighboring counties, including Boise County (0.370%) and Benewah County (0.550%). The exceptionally low rate reflects Blaine's unique position as Idaho's premier high-value real estate destination.
Blaine County property tax costs
On a median home valued at $663,800, Blaine County homeowners pay an estimated $2,563 annually in property taxes. Owners with mortgages pay less ($1,961), while those owning outright pay substantially more ($3,313), an unusual gap reflecting Blaine's complex exemption structure.
Blaine County assessment review essential
Blaine County's dynamic luxury market means property valuations shift frequently. High-value homeowners should regularly compare their assessed values to recent sales of comparable properties—even a 1% assessment correction translates to hundreds in annual savings.
How Blaine County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Blaine County
0.39%
Effective rate
Idaho Avg
0.49%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.