Homeowners in Bear Lake County, Idaho paid a median $1,116 a year in property tax on a median home worth $275,000, an effective rate of about 0.41% (Census 2020–2024).
0.49%Idaho statewide · US 0.94%
How Bear Lake County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.41% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $609 | $51 |
| $250,000 | $1,015 | $85 |
| $350,000 | $1,420 | $118 |
| $500,000 | $2,029 | $169 |
Cities and towns in Bear Lake County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | $1,201 | $240,300 | 0.50% |
| Georgetown | $763 | $197,700 | 0.39% |
| Paris | $1,136 | $267,300 | 0.42% |
| St. Charles | $750 | $210,000 | 0.36% |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Bear Lake County, Idaho?
Homeowners in Bear Lake County, Idaho paid a median $1,116 a year in property tax on a median home worth $275,000, an effective rate of about 0.41% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Bear Lake County?
About $1,217 a year ($101 a month) at the 0.41% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Bear Lake County property tax high?
It ranks #17 lowest of 44 Idaho counties. The state median effective rate is 0.49% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Bear Lake County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Bear Lake County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.