Twin Falls County Property Taxes

Twin Falls County, Idaho

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

27.6% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$163/mo escrow

#40 of 44 counties in Idaho

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.67%

vs. Idaho Avg27.6% above
vs. National Avg27.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$292,700

State avg $311,932

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,121

$177/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,752

$146/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#40

of 44 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Twin Falls County, Idaho

Twin Falls taxes above U.S. median

Twin Falls County's effective tax rate of 0.667% exceeds the national median of 0.73% by a hair, placing it near the middle of the national distribution. The median tax bill of $1,951 sits $739 below the national median of $2,690, thanks to Twin Falls' lower median home values.

Idaho's third-highest tax rate

Twin Falls County ranks third-highest in Idaho for effective tax rate at 0.667%, well above the state average of 0.508%. This 0.159 percentage-point premium means Twin Falls residents carry a heavier load than most neighboring Idahoans.

Steepest rates in the region

Twin Falls County's 0.667% rate significantly exceeds Teton County (0.346%), Valley County (0.297%), and Washington County (0.526%). Only Twin Falls and Washington County exceed the state average, making this corner of Idaho comparatively tax-heavy.

What the average Twin Falls home costs annually

A homeowner with a median-valued Twin Falls property ($292,700) pays approximately $1,951 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that bill rises to $2,121; without one, it drops to $1,752.

Appeal if you suspect overassessment

Many Idaho property owners are assessed above fair market value and can file an appeal for refunds. Twin Falls County assessor's office accepts appeals at no cost—a simple process that could recover thousands in overpaid taxes if your assessment exceeds comparable sales.

How Twin Falls County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Twin Falls County$1,951
Idaho State Average$1,529
National Average$1,924

Twin Falls County

0.67%

Effective rate

Idaho Avg

0.49%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Twin Falls County, Idaho?
The effective property tax rate in Twin Falls County, Idaho is 0.67%. 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 Twin Falls County?
The median annual property tax payment in Twin Falls County is $1,951. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,121, while those without a mortgage pay $1,752.
How does Twin Falls County compare to the Idaho average?
Twin Falls County's effective tax rate of 0.67% is higher than the Idaho state average of 0.49%. The median annual property tax in Twin Falls County is $1,951, compared to the state average of $1,529.
What is the median home value in Twin Falls County, Idaho?
The median home value in Twin Falls County, Idaho is $292,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Twin Falls County property tax rate higher than the Idaho average?
Twin Falls County's effective property tax rate of 0.67% is higher than the Idaho average of 0.49%. This difference of 0.18% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Twin Falls County rank for property taxes in Idaho?
Twin Falls County ranks #40 out of 44 counties in Idaho by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.67% and median annual tax of $1,951, it falls in the upper 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.