Boundary County Property Taxes
Boundary County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$119/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.42%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$344,100
State avg ▲ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,632
$136/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,326
$111/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#12
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Boundary County, Idaho
Boundary holds low tax rates nationally
Boundary County's 0.416% effective tax rate ranks favorably against the nation, with median taxes of $1,433 representing just 53% of the national median of $2,690. This positions Boundary in roughly the 32nd percentile nationally—a solid tax advantage for homeowners.
Boundary ranks second-lowest in state
At 0.416%, Boundary County trails only Bonner County (0.396%) among Idaho's 44 counties, sitting notably below the state average of 0.508%. Boundary homeowners enjoy one of Idaho's most favorable tax climates.
Boundary beats Bonner on values
While Bonner County has a slightly lower rate (0.396%), Boundary's median home value of $344,100 is about $89,000 cheaper, making Boundary attractive for buyers seeking both low rates and affordability. The $283 annual tax difference between the two counties remains modest given their similar regional position.
Boundary median tax: $1,433 yearly
A typical Boundary County property valued at $344,100 incurs annual taxes of $1,433. With mortgage assessments factored in, the bill rises to $1,632, while outright owners typically pay around $1,326.
Challenge inflated assessments here
Even low-tax counties see assessment errors—especially in rural areas where comparables may be sparse. Boundary homeowners should verify their assessed value against recent arm's-length sales and consider filing a protest if the assessment seems high.
How Boundary County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Boundary County
0.42%
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.