Canyon County Property Taxes

Canyon County, Idaho

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

30.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$166/mo escrow

#33 of 44 counties in Idaho

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.57%

vs. Idaho Avg30.5% above
vs. National Avg25.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$350,300

State avg $311,932

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,994

$166/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,005

$167/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#33

of 44 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Canyon County, Idaho

Canyon taxes remain below national median

Canyon County's 0.570% effective tax rate runs above the national average, yet its median property tax of $1,996 still falls 26% short of the national median of $2,690. This moderate position places Canyon around the 40th percentile nationally—better than average, but not the state's lowest.

Canyon ranks above Idaho average

At 0.570%, Canyon County exceeds Idaho's 0.508% state average, placing it in the higher-tax portion of Idaho's 44 counties. The higher effective rate reflects Canyon's rapid growth and urban development patterns compared to more rural Idaho counties.

Canyon highest-taxed in region cluster

Canyon's 0.570% rate significantly exceeds neighboring Owyhee and Ada counties' regional patterns, making it the priciest option in southwestern Idaho. A Canyon homeowner pays roughly $355 more annually than a Camas County resident on a similar-value property.

Canyon median tax: $1,996 yearly

The typical Canyon County home valued at $350,300 incurs annual property taxes of $1,996—the highest among our eight surveyed counties. With or without mortgage assessments, Canyon homeowners pay roughly $1,994 to $2,005 annually.

Challenge assessments in growing areas

Rapidly developing counties like Canyon sometimes overshoot property valuations during boom cycles, inflating tax bills. If your assessment has spiked recently, gather comparable sales data and file an appeal—many assessors will adjust when presented with solid market evidence.

How Canyon County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Canyon County$1,996
Idaho State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Canyon County

0.57%

Effective rate

Idaho Avg

0.49%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Canyon County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate in Canyon County, Idaho is 0.57%. 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 Canyon County?
The median annual property tax payment in Canyon County is $1,996. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,994, while those without a mortgage pay $2,005.
How does Canyon County compare to the Idaho average?
Canyon County's effective tax rate of 0.57% is higher than the Idaho state average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax in Canyon County is $1,996, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Canyon County, Idaho?
The median home value in Canyon County, Idaho is $350,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Canyon County property tax rate higher than the Idaho average?
Canyon County's effective property tax rate of 0.57% is higher than the Idaho average of 0.49%. This difference of 0.08% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Canyon County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Canyon County ranks #33 out of 44 counties in Idaho by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.57% and median annual tax of $1,996, it falls in the upper 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.