Latah County Property Taxes
Latah County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
52.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$194/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.68%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$342,500
State avg ▲ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,499
$208/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,035
$170/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#41
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Latah County, Idaho
Latah County ranks among highest-taxed
Latah County's effective tax rate of 0.681% is nearly one-third above the national median, yielding a median property tax of $2,333. The county ranks in roughly the top 30% nationally for property tax burden.
Well above Idaho's state average
At 0.681%, Latah County's effective rate significantly exceeds Idaho's state average of 0.508%. The county ranks among the highest-taxed in Idaho, placing it in the top tier statewide.
Highest taxes among regional peers
Latah County's 0.681% rate exceeds all nearby counties, including Lewis County (0.666%), Jerome County (0.639%), and Kootenai County (0.471%). The county bears the heaviest tax burden in its region.
Homeowners pay $2,333 annually in taxes
With a median home value of $342,500, typical Latah County residents face annual property taxes of approximately $2,333. That's roughly $194 monthly—the highest tax obligation among neighboring counties.
Appeal potential is significant here
In Latah County's high-tax environment, an assessment error or overvaluation can cost hundreds of dollars annually—making a professional review worthwhile. Many homeowners find their properties assessed above comparable recent sales and successfully appeal for substantial refunds.
How Latah County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Latah County
0.68%
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.