Kootenai County, ID Property Taxes (2026)

Kootenai County owners pay a median of $2,203 a year on a median home value of $467,400, an effective rate of 0.47%. That's the 28th-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

0.47%

28th highest of 44 in ID

Median annual bill

$2,203

~$184/month

Median home value

$467,400

Idaho county median

0.50%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Kootenai County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Kootenai County's 0.47% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,197
Savings at 10–15% off
$220–$330
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Kootenai County vs. Idaho vs. U.S. property tax rates

Kootenai County0.47%
Idaho county median0.50%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Kootenai County's effective property tax rate is 0.47%, vs. 0.50% for the median Idaho county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 28th 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 Kootenai County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Kootenai 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 $2,203 bill, 10–15% off is $220–$330 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Idaho

Idaho homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Kootenai 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 Kootenai County, Idaho?
The median effective property tax rate in Kootenai County is 0.47%: a median annual bill of $2,203 on a median home value of $467,400. That's the 28th-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 Kootenai County?
The median Kootenai County property tax bill is $2,203 a year, about $184 a month, compared with a Idaho county median of $1,420.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Kootenai County?
The deadline to appeal in Kootenai County is Within 60 days of notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Kootenai County a high property tax area?
Kootenai County's 0.47% effective rate is below the Idaho county median of 0.50% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 28th-highest rate of 44 Idaho counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Kootenai County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Benewah County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,407

Shoshone County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,273

Bonner County

Rate: 0.40%

Median bill: $1,716

Latah County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $2,333

Boundary County

Rate: 0.42%

Median bill: $1,433

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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