Butte County, ID Property Taxes (2026)

Butte County owners pay a median of $986 a year on a median home value of $195,800, an effective rate of 0.50%. That's the 22nd-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

0.50%

22nd highest of 44 in ID

Median annual bill

$986

~$82/month

Median home value

$195,800

Idaho county median

0.50%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Butte County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Butte County's 0.50% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$979
Savings at 10–15% off
$98–$147
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Butte County vs. Idaho vs. U.S. property tax rates

Butte County0.50%
Idaho county median0.50%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Butte County's effective property tax rate is 0.50%, vs. 0.50% for the median Idaho county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 22nd 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 Butte County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Butte 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 $986 bill, 10–15% off is $99–$148 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Idaho

Idaho homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Butte 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 Butte County, Idaho?
The median effective property tax rate in Butte County is 0.50%: a median annual bill of $986 on a median home value of $195,800. That's the 22nd-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 Butte County?
The median Butte County property tax bill is $986 a year, about $82 a month, compared with a Idaho county median of $1,420.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Butte County?
The deadline to appeal in Butte County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Butte County a high property tax area?
Butte County's 0.50% effective rate is below the Idaho county median of 0.50% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 22nd-highest rate of 44 Idaho counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Butte County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Jefferson County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $1,775

Blaine County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $2,563

Bingham County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $1,389

Clark County

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $592

Minidoka County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,218

Custer County

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $903

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $991

Power County

Rate: 0.82%

Median bill: $1,577

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