Idaho homeowners paid a median $2,038 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.49%. The lowest county is Custer County (0.29%) and the highest is Nez Perce County (0.78%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 44 Idaho counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custer County | $1,112 | $381,700 | 0.29% |
| 2 | Valley County | $1,964 | $657,000 | 0.30% |
| 3 | Teton County | $2,143 | $690,500 | 0.31% |
| 4 | Idaho County | $995 | $310,200 | 0.32% |
| 5 | Clark County | $713 | $216,900 | 0.33% |
| 6 | Gem County | $1,418 | $428,700 | 0.33% |
| 7 | Boise County | $1,611 | $476,100 | 0.34% |
| 8 | Lemhi County | $1,156 | $326,100 | 0.35% |
| 9 | Adams County | $1,359 | $376,500 | 0.36% |
| 10 | Camas County | $1,132 | $304,000 | 0.37% |
| 11 | Blaine County | $2,778 | $735,300 | 0.38% |
| 12 | Bonner County | $1,847 | $487,900 | 0.38% |
| 13 | Boundary County | $1,595 | $410,500 | 0.39% |
| 14 | Payette County | $1,357 | $341,800 | 0.40% |
| 15 | Franklin County | $1,482 | $372,600 | 0.40% |
| 16 | Owyhee County | $1,432 | $359,800 | 0.40% |
| 17 | Bear Lake County | $1,116 | $275,000 | 0.41% |
| 18 | Cassia County | $1,166 | $284,600 | 0.41% |
| 19 | Lincoln County | $1,092 | $255,600 | 0.43% |
| 20 | Kootenai County | $2,267 | $518,700 | 0.44% |
| 21 | Oneida County | $1,207 | $272,000 | 0.44% |
| 22 | Fremont County | $1,398 | $314,200 | 0.44% |
| 23 | Jefferson County | $1,824 | $408,400 | 0.45% |
| 24 | Minidoka County | $1,261 | $262,600 | 0.48% |
| 25 | Madison County | $2,001 | $414,800 | 0.48% |
| 26 | Butte County | $1,061 | $217,600 | 0.49% |
| 27 | Benewah County | $1,443 | $293,500 | 0.49% |
| 28 | Washington County | $1,371 | $278,100 | 0.49% |
| 29 | Shoshone County | $1,334 | $267,400 | 0.50% |
| 30 | Bingham County | $1,477 | $293,300 | 0.50% |
| 31 | Bonneville County | $1,858 | $368,800 | 0.50% |
| 32 | Gooding County | $1,279 | $250,900 | 0.51% |
| 33 | Canyon County | $2,011 | $390,000 | 0.52% |
| 34 | Ada County | $2,655 | $512,300 | 0.52% |
| 35 | Elmore County | $1,701 | $316,500 | 0.54% |
| 36 | Clearwater County | $1,443 | $268,200 | 0.54% |
| 37 | Caribou County | $1,341 | $241,500 | 0.56% |
| 38 | Lewis County | $1,341 | $225,300 | 0.60% |
| 39 | Twin Falls County | $2,066 | $337,900 | 0.61% |
| 40 | Jerome County | $1,725 | $271,800 | 0.63% |
| 41 | Bannock County | $1,920 | $300,700 | 0.64% |
| 42 | Latah County | $2,368 | $368,600 | 0.64% |
| 43 | Power County | $1,496 | $212,900 | 0.70% |
| 44 | Nez Perce County | $2,609 | $334,700 | 0.78% |
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 county has the lowest property tax in Idaho?
Custer County, with a median effective rate of 0.29% ($1,112 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Idaho?
Nez Perce County at 0.78% ($2,609 median tax).
How much is property tax in Idaho?
Idaho homeowners paid a median $2,038 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.49%. The lowest county is Custer County (0.29%) and the highest is Nez Perce County (0.78%) (Census 2020–2024).