Camas County, ID Property Taxes (2026)

Camas County owners pay a median of $1,050 a year on a median home value of $248,900, an effective rate of 0.42%. That's the 33rd-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%

33rd highest of 44 in ID

Median annual bill

$1,050

~$88/month

Median home value

$248,900

Idaho county median

0.50%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Camas County

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

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Est. annual tax
$1,045
Savings at 10–15% off
$105–$157
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Camas County vs. Idaho vs. U.S. property tax rates

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

Key stat: Camas 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 33rd 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 Camas County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Camas 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 $1,050 bill, 10–15% off is $105–$158 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Idaho

Idaho homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Camas 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 Camas County, Idaho?
The median effective property tax rate in Camas County is 0.42%: a median annual bill of $1,050 on a median home value of $248,900. That's the 33rd-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 Camas County?
The median Camas County property tax bill is $1,050 a year, about $88 a month, compared with a Idaho county median of $1,420.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Camas County?
The deadline to appeal in Camas County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Camas County a high property tax area?
Camas 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 33rd-highest rate of 44 Idaho counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Camas County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Elmore County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $1,680

Gooding County

Rate: 0.53%

Median bill: $1,223

Blaine County

Rate: 0.39%

Median bill: $2,563

Lincoln County

Rate: 0.48%

Median bill: $991

Boise County

Rate: 0.37%

Median bill: $1,571

Custer County

Rate: 0.31%

Median bill: $903

Jerome County

Rate: 0.64%

Median bill: $1,623

Minidoka County

Rate: 0.52%

Median bill: $1,218

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