Payette County Property Taxes

Payette County, Idaho

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

11.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$113/mo escrow

#14 of 44 counties in Idaho

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.44%

vs. Idaho Avg11.5% below
vs. National Avg49.7% below

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)

Data Story

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$1,353
Idaho State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Payette County

0.44%

Effective rate

Idaho Avg

0.49%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Payette County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate in Payette County, Idaho is 0.44%. 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 Payette County?
The median annual property tax payment in Payette County is $1,353. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,444, while those without a mortgage pay $1,098.
How does Payette County compare to the Idaho average?
Payette County's effective tax rate of 0.44% is lower than the Idaho state average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax in Payette County is $1,353, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Payette County, Idaho?
The median home value in Payette County, Idaho is $310,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Payette County a low property tax area in Idaho?
Yes — Payette County's effective property tax rate of 0.44% is below the Idaho average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax of $1,353 is also lower the state average of $1,529, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Payette County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Payette County ranks #14 out of 44 counties in Idaho by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.44% and median annual tax of $1,353, it falls in the lower 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.