Boundary County, ID Property Taxes (2026)

Boundary County owners pay a median of $1,433 a year on a median home value of $344,100, an effective rate of 0.42%. That's the 32nd-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

0.42%

32nd highest of 44 in ID

Median annual bill

$1,433

~$119/month

Median home value

$344,100

Idaho county median

0.50%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Boundary County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Boundary County's 0.42% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,445
Savings at 10–15% off
$145–$217
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Boundary County vs. Idaho vs. U.S. property tax rates

Boundary County0.42%
Idaho county median0.50%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Boundary County's effective property tax rate is 0.42%, vs. 0.50% for the median Idaho county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 32nd 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 Boundary County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Boundary 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 $1,433 bill, 10–15% off is $143–$215 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Idaho

Idaho homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Boundary 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 Boundary County, Idaho?
The median effective property tax rate in Boundary County is 0.42%: a median annual bill of $1,433 on a median home value of $344,100. That's the 32nd-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 Boundary County?
The median Boundary County property tax bill is $1,433 a year, about $119 a month, compared with a Idaho county median of $1,420.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Boundary County?
The deadline to appeal in Boundary County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Boundary County a high property tax area?
Boundary County's 0.42% effective rate is below the Idaho county median of 0.50% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 32nd-highest rate of 44 Idaho counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Boundary County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Bonner County

Rate: 0.40%

Median bill: $1,716

Kootenai County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $2,203

Shoshone County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,273

Benewah County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,407

Latah County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $2,333

Clearwater County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $1,447

Nez Perce County

Rate: 0.87%

Median bill: $2,529

Lewis County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $1,348

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