Kootenai County, ID Property Tax Calculator
Kootenai County homeowners pay a median $2,267 a year in property tax, 0.44% of a median $518,700 home: below Idaho's 0.49% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Kootenai County by home value, at 0.44%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $874 | $73 |
| $300,000 | $1,311 | $109 |
| $400,000 | $1,748 | $146 |
| $500,000 | $2,185 | $182 |
| $750,000 | $3,278 | $273 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,370 | $364 |
Kootenai County against Idaho and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai County | 0.44% | $2,267 | $518,700 | $81,861 |
| Idaho | 0.49% | $2,038 | $418,600 | $77,800 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Kootenai County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Kootenai County?
The effective rate is 0.44%: a median $2,267 a year on a median $518,700 home. That's the 7th highest of the 8 Idaho counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Kootenai County?
About $1,748 a year, $146 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Kootenai County compare with the rest of Idaho?
Its rate is below the state's 0.49%. Across Idaho, covered counties range from 0.38% to 0.64%.
How do I lower my Kootenai County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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