Idaho County Property Taxes
Idaho County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
36.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$81/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.34%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$284,600
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$971
$81/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$977
$81/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Idaho County, Idaho
Idaho County taxes rank low nationally
With an effective tax rate of 0.342%, Idaho County homeowners pay well below the national median property tax of $2,690. The county's median tax of just $974 places it in the bottom quartile nationwide for property tax burden.
One of Idaho's most tax-friendly counties
Idaho County's 0.342% effective rate is significantly below Idaho's state average of 0.508%. Among all Idaho counties, it ranks among the lowest tax burden counties in the state.
Lower taxes than most regional peers
Idaho County's median tax of $974 is lower than Latah County ($2,333) and Lewis County ($1,348), though slightly lower than Lemhi County ($1,109). The county offers one of the most favorable tax rates in central Idaho.
What your $284,600 home costs annually
The typical Idaho County homeowner with a median-valued property pays approximately $974 per year in property taxes. This translates to about $81 monthly—among the lowest recurring housing costs in the region.
Many homeowners could appeal assessments
Even in a tax-friendly county, assessment errors happen—and many property owners are overassessed relative to their peers. Consider reviewing your assessment or consulting a local property tax professional if your tax seems inconsistent with similar homes nearby.
How Idaho County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Idaho County
0.34%
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.