Nez Perce County Property Taxes
Nez Perce County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
65.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$211/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.87%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$291,300
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,573
$214/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,446
$204/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#44
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Nez Perce County, Idaho
Nez Perce taxes approach national median
Nez Perce County's effective tax rate of 0.868% exceeds the U.S. median of 0.71%, ranking it in the upper half nationally for property tax burden. The median property tax of $2,529 is slightly below the national median of $2,690, putting typical homeowners near the national average.
Idaho's highest-taxing county stands out
Nez Perce County's 0.868% effective rate is the highest among Idaho's 44 counties, 71% above the state average of 0.508%. The median property tax of $2,529 is $1,000 more than Idaho's state median of $1,529.
Significantly steeper than surrounding counties
Nez Perce County's 0.868% rate far exceeds neighboring counties like Madison (0.497%), Minidoka (0.518%), and Owyhee (0.481%). This makes Nez Perce County a regional outlier, with homeowners paying substantially more than adjacent areas.
Median $291,300 home costs $2,529 yearly
On Nez Perce County's median home value of $291,300, homeowners pay approximately $2,529 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, the effective tax is $2,573; without one, it drops to $2,446.
Homeowners should scrutinize assessments carefully
Given Nez Perce County's above-average tax rates, homeowners should closely review property assessments for potential overvaluation. Successful appeals challenging inflated assessments can significantly reduce tax liability.
How Nez Perce County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Nez Perce County
0.87%
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.