Property tax in Idaho
The effective rate is about 0.50% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $2,000 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Property tax
0.50%
of home value a year
Tax on a $400,000 home
$2,000
A month
$167
Rank
7 of 51
1 = lowest
| State | Property tax | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 0.49% | 5 |
| Colorado | 0.50% | 6 |
| Idaho | 0.50% | 7 |
| Nevada | 0.50% | 8 |
| West Virginia | 0.51% | 9 |
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Idaho?
The effective rate is about 0.50% of the home's value a year (Tax Foundation, 2024). On a $400,000 home that is about $2,000 a year (our calculation). Rates vary a lot by county and town.
Does Idaho have high property taxes?
Idaho ranks 7 of 51 (1 = lowest effective rate), based on Tax Foundation's 2024 figures.
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