Payette County Property Taxes
Payette County, Idaho
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$113/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.44%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$310,700
State avg ▼ $311,932
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,444
$120/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,098
$92/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#14
of 44 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Payette County, Idaho
Payette offers substantial national tax advantage
Payette County's effective tax rate of 0.435% ranks in the bottom 15% nationally, significantly below the U.S. median of 0.71%. The median property tax of $1,353 is half the national median of $2,690—saving typical homeowners $1,337 annually.
Second-lowest tax rate in Idaho
Payette County's 0.435% effective rate is the second-lowest among Idaho's 44 counties, 14% below the state average of 0.508%. The median tax of $1,353 is $176 below Idaho's state median of $1,529.
Among the region's most affordable options
Payette County's 0.435% rate is beaten only by Owyhee County (0.481%) in the region, making it exceptionally tax-friendly. It significantly undercuts Madison (0.497%), Minidoka (0.518%), and especially Nez Perce (0.868%).
Median $310,700 home costs $1,353 yearly
On Payette County's median home value of $310,700, homeowners pay approximately $1,353 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, taxes average $1,444; without, they average $1,098.
Review assessment to protect your savings
Payette County homeowners enjoy some of Idaho's lowest tax rates, but should still verify property assessments are fair and accurate. An assessment appeal, if warranted, could provide additional relief.
How Payette County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Payette County
0.44%
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.