Bear Lake County, ID Property Taxes (2026)

Bear Lake County owners pay a median of $1,061 a year on a median home value of $234,200, an effective rate of 0.45%. That's the 29th-highest rate of 44 Idaho counties with Census data, below the Idaho county median of 0.50%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.45%

29th highest of 44 in ID

Median annual bill

$1,061

~$88/month

Median home value

$234,200

Idaho county median

0.50%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Bear Lake County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Bear Lake County's 0.45% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,054
Savings at 10–15% off
$105–$158
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Bear Lake County vs. Idaho vs. U.S. property tax rates

Bear Lake County0.45%
Idaho county median0.50%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Bear Lake County's effective property tax rate is 0.45%, vs. 0.50% for the median Idaho county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 29th of 44 in Idaho. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Bear Lake County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Bear Lake County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Bear Lake County deadline is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,061 bill, 10–15% off is $106–$159 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Idaho

Idaho homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Bear Lake County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bear Lake County, Idaho?
The median effective property tax rate in Bear Lake County is 0.45%: a median annual bill of $1,061 on a median home value of $234,200. That's the 29th-highest rate of 44 Idaho counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Bear Lake County?
The median Bear Lake County property tax bill is $1,061 a year, about $88 a month, compared with a Idaho county median of $1,420.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Bear Lake County?
The deadline to appeal in Bear Lake County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Bear Lake County a high property tax area?
Bear Lake County's 0.45% effective rate is below the Idaho county median of 0.50% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 29th-highest rate of 44 Idaho counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Bear Lake County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Franklin County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $1,512

Caribou County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $1,330

Bannock County

Rate: 0.72%

Median bill: $1,918

Oneida County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $1,171

Bonneville County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,811

Power County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,577

Bingham County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,389

Teton County

Rate: 0.35%

Median bill: $2,065

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