Owyhee County Property Taxes
Owyhee County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$113/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.48%
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
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?
How much are property taxes in Owyhee County?
How does Owyhee County compare to the Idaho average?
What is the median home value in Owyhee County, Idaho?
Is Owyhee County a low property tax area in Idaho?
How does Owyhee County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Idaho
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.