--- title: "Idaho Property Tax Calculator (0.43% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Idaho homeowners pay a median $1,912 a year in property tax on a median home value of $446,400, an effective rate of 0.43%: the 3rd lowest of the 50 states and DC and 52% below the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Idaho home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/idaho --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Idaho property tax calculator Idaho homeowners pay a median $1,912 a year in property tax on a median home value of $446,400, an effective rate of 0.43%: the 3rd lowest of the 50 states and DC and 52% below the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $1,912 $159 a month at 0.4283% - Median tax paid in Idaho: $1,912 - Median home value there: $446,400 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $3,975 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Idaho property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 0.43%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $857 | $71 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $1,285 | $107 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $1,713 | $143 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $2,142 | $178 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $3,212 | $268 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $4,283 | $357 | $8,905 | ## Idaho vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Washington](/property-tax-calculator/washington) | 0.79% | $4,729 | $602,200 | | [Oregon](/property-tax-calculator/oregon) | 0.78% | $3,895 | $497,500 | | [Montana](/property-tax-calculator/montana) | 0.69% | $2,939 | $425,400 | | [Wyoming](/property-tax-calculator/wyoming) | 0.57% | $1,947 | $339,500 | | [Utah](/property-tax-calculator/utah) | 0.49% | $2,648 | $545,200 | | [Nevada](/property-tax-calculator/nevada) | 0.47% | $2,143 | $455,500 | | Idaho | 0.43% | $1,912 | $446,400 | ## What Idaho homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $1,912 (38th highest of 51); $1,942 for homes with a mortgage and $1,850 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $446,400, so a typical home pays about $159 a month. - 538,468 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Idaho income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/idaho); sales tax averages 6.03% with local taxes ([Idaho sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/idaho)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Idaho revenue department](https://tax.idaho.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Idaho property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Idaho? The effective rate is 0.43% of home value: the median tax paid ($1,912) divided by the median home value ($446,400), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Idaho? About $1,285 a year ($107 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Idaho have high property taxes? Idaho has the 3rd lowest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 49 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 38th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Idaho property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Idaho - [Idaho paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/idaho) - [Idaho income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/idaho) - [Idaho sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/idaho) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)