Owyhee County Property Taxes

Owyhee County, Idaho

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

11.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$113/mo escrow

#19 of 44 counties in Idaho

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.48%

vs. Idaho Avg11.4% below
vs. National Avg49.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$281,600

State avg $311,932

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,405

$117/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,267

$106/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#19

of 44 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Owyhee County, Idaho

Owyhee offers exceptional tax savings

Owyhee County's effective tax rate of 0.481% ranks in the bottom 20% nationally, well below the U.S. median of 0.71%. The median property tax of $1,355 is just 50% of the national median of $2,690—a $1,335 annual advantage.

Idaho's most tax-friendly county

Owyhee County's 0.481% effective rate is the lowest among Idaho's 44 counties, nearly 5% below the state average of 0.508%. The median tax of $1,355 is $174 below Idaho's state median of $1,529.

Lowest-taxing county in a competitive region

Owyhee County's 0.481% rate edges out Minidoka (0.518%), Oneida (0.513%), and Madison (0.497%), making it the region's most affordable. It dramatically undercuts Nez Perce County's 0.868%.

Median home costs just $1,355 yearly

On Owyhee County's median home value of $281,600, homeowners pay approximately $1,355 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged properties average $1,405 in taxes; non-mortgaged homes average $1,267.

Verify assessments even at low rates

Even in Idaho's lowest-taxing county, homeowners should confirm their property assessments are accurate and defensible. Contesting an overvaluation, if warranted, could provide modest but welcome additional savings.

How Owyhee County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Owyhee County$1,355
Idaho State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Owyhee County

0.48%

Effective rate

Idaho Avg

0.49%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Owyhee County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate in Owyhee County, Idaho is 0.48%. 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 Owyhee County?
The median annual property tax payment in Owyhee County is $1,355. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,405, while those without a mortgage pay $1,267.
How does Owyhee County compare to the Idaho average?
Owyhee County's effective tax rate of 0.48% is lower than the Idaho state average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax in Owyhee County is $1,355, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Owyhee County, Idaho?
The median home value in Owyhee County, Idaho is $281,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Owyhee County a low property tax area in Idaho?
Yes — Owyhee County's effective property tax rate of 0.48% is below the Idaho average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax of $1,355 is also lower the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Owyhee County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Owyhee County ranks #19 out of 44 counties in Idaho by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.48% and median annual tax of $1,355, 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.