Idaho Property Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate property taxes in Idaho. The average effective property tax rate in ID is 0.43%, which is below the national average of 0.89%. Estimate your annual property tax bill.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

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Annual Property Tax

$1,505.00

Monthly Equivalent

$125.42

Effective Rate

0.430%

Property Tax Breakdown

Assessed Value$350,000.00
Homestead Exemption$0.00
Taxable Value$350,000.00
Annual Tax$1,505.00
Monthly Equivalent$125.42

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Idaho Property Tax Guide

Idaho's property tax is a local affair. Counties assess and bill it, and the average effective rate across the state runs about 0.43% of a home's value, well below the roughly 0.9% national average. There is no statewide property tax rate; instead, each taxing district, schools, cities, counties, and special districts, sets a levy, and your bill is the sum of those levies applied to your assessed value. County assessors are required to value property at market value, and assessments are reviewed regularly.

Idaho's homeowner's exemption is the key break for owner-occupants. It exempts a portion of the value of your primary residence and up to one acre of land from taxation, lowering the taxable base on which your levy is calculated. To estimate a bill, take your assessed value, subtract any exemptions, then multiply by the combined local levy rate for your area. Because levies vary widely between a rural county and a fast-growing city district, two homes with identical assessed values in different parts of Idaho can owe meaningfully different amounts.

Idaho Property Tax Details (2026)

Avg. Effective Property Tax Rate 0.43%
National Average 0.89%
vs. National Average 0.46 points below
Estate Tax None
State Sales Tax 6%
State Income Tax progressive (up to 5.3%)

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Idaho Property Tax FAQ

How is my Idaho property tax bill calculated?
The county assessor sets your property's market value, you subtract qualifying exemptions such as the homeowner's exemption, and the result is multiplied by the combined levy rate of all the taxing districts covering your property. Those districts, schools, county, city, and special service districts, each set their own levy, so your total rate is the sum of them, not a single statewide figure.
What is Idaho's homeowner's exemption?
It is a reduction for owner-occupied primary residences that exempts a share of the home's value plus up to one acre of land from property tax. You must own and occupy the home as your primary residence to qualify, and you apply through your county assessor's office. The exemption lowers your taxable value, which directly reduces the bill produced by your local levies.
Why is Idaho's effective property tax rate so low?
At about 0.43%, Idaho's average effective rate sits well under the national average near 0.9%, partly because the state relies more on income and sales taxes and partly because of exemptions and levy limits that restrain how fast districts can grow their take. Rapid home-value appreciation in some areas can still raise individual bills even when the rate percentage stays modest.
Are there property tax relief programs for seniors in Idaho?
Idaho runs a property tax reduction program, often called the circuit breaker, for qualifying low-income homeowners who are elderly, disabled, or widowed, which can reduce the tax on a primary residence. There is also a deferral option that lets eligible owners postpone payment. Income limits and application deadlines apply, and you file through the county assessor or the State Tax Commission.

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