Franklin County Property Taxes

Franklin County, Idaho

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

1.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$126/mo escrow

#22 of 44 counties in Idaho

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.50%

vs. Idaho Avg1.1% below
vs. National Avg43.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$304,000

State avg $311,932

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,484

$124/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,553

$129/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#22

of 44 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Franklin County, Idaho

Franklin County taxes remain well below US average

At 0.497% effective rate, Franklin County's property taxes run roughly one-fifth the national median of $2,690 annually. This places the county in approximately the 25th percentile nationally—significantly lighter than the typical American county.

Nearly matches Idaho's statewide average rate

Franklin County's 0.497% effective rate sits slightly below Idaho's 0.508% state average, ranking it squarely in the middle tier statewide. The county's median property tax of $1,512 exceeds the state median by $17 annually.

Right in the middle of regional tax landscape

Franklin County's 0.497% rate sits between lower-taxed Clark and Custer counties and higher-taxed Elmore and Clearwater counties. Residents pay roughly $17 more annually than the state median property tax.

Annual tax bill on median home value

On a median home value of $304,000, Franklin County homeowners typically pay about $1,512 per year in property taxes. With mortgage-related levies included, annual costs rise to approximately $1,484.

Challenge your assessment if costs seem high

Assessment errors happen even in moderate-tax counties and can unnecessarily inflate your annual bill. Submitting a formal property assessment appeal can verify your home's valuation and potentially reduce your tax burden.

How Franklin County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Franklin County$1,512
Idaho State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Franklin County

0.50%

Effective rate

Idaho Avg

0.49%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Franklin County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate in Franklin County, Idaho is 0.50%. 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 Franklin County?
The median annual property tax payment in Franklin County is $1,512. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,484, while those without a mortgage pay $1,553.
How does Franklin County compare to the Idaho average?
Franklin County's effective tax rate of 0.50% is higher than the Idaho state average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax in Franklin County is $1,512, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Franklin County, Idaho?
The median home value in Franklin County, Idaho is $304,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Franklin County property tax rate higher than the Idaho average?
Franklin County's effective property tax rate of 0.50% is higher than the Idaho average of 0.49%. This difference of 0.01% 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 Franklin County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Franklin County ranks #22 out of 44 counties in Idaho by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.50% and median annual tax of $1,512, it falls in the middle 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.