Camas County Property Taxes

Camas County, Idaho

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

31.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$88/mo escrow

#13 of 44 counties in Idaho

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.42%

vs. Idaho Avg31.3% below
vs. National Avg61% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$248,900

State avg $311,932

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,041

$87/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,063

$89/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#13

of 44 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Camas County, Idaho

Camas taxes rank well below nation

Camas County's 0.422% effective tax rate significantly underperforms the national average, with median taxes of $1,050 representing just 39% of the national median of $2,690. This positions Camas in roughly the 28th percentile nationally—a compelling tax advantage.

Camas ranks lower-middle in Idaho

At 0.422%, Camas County sits below Idaho's 0.508% state average, placing it in the lower half of the state's tax rankings. The median home value of $248,900 keeps tax bills modest despite a slightly-below-average effective rate.

Camas offers middle-ground pricing

Camas's 0.422% rate places it between Boundary County (0.416%) and Butte County (0.504%), with median taxes ($1,050) falling between those two neighbors. Compared to Cassia County's $1,141 bill, Camas offers a $91 annual savings on similar property values.

Camas median tax: $1,050 yearly

A typical Camas County home valued at $248,900 generates annual property taxes of $1,050. With mortgage assessments, bills can reach $1,041, while outright owners average approximately $1,063.

Appeal assessments if values seem off

Camas County's rural character means assessment comparables may be limited, sometimes resulting in overvalued properties on tax rolls. Review your assessment against recent sales and file a protest if your property appears overassessed relative to the local market.

How Camas County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Camas County$1,050
Idaho State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Camas County

0.42%

Effective rate

Idaho Avg

0.49%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Camas County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate in Camas County, Idaho is 0.42%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Camas County?
The median annual property tax payment in Camas County is $1,050. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,041, while those without a mortgage pay $1,063.
How does Camas County compare to the Idaho average?
Camas County's effective tax rate of 0.42% is lower than the Idaho state average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax in Camas County is $1,050, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Camas County, Idaho?
The median home value in Camas County, Idaho is $248,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Camas County a low property tax area in Idaho?
Yes — Camas County's effective property tax rate of 0.42% is below the Idaho average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax of $1,050 is also lower the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Camas County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Camas County ranks #13 out of 44 counties in Idaho by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.42% and median annual tax of $1,050, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.