Payette, Payette County, Idaho Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Payette, Idaho
Median Payette, Idaho effective property tax rate: 0.36%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Idaho state median of 0.42%.
Median Payette, Idaho home value: $297,577
Median annual Payette, Idaho tax bill: $1,006, lower by $1,394 than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Payette County calculated?
Property taxes in Payette, Idaho are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Payette's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Payette, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Payette, Payette County, Idaho Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.36%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,071
$994
How Does the Payette Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Payette property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Payette's median effective tax rate of 0.36% — based on actual property records in Payette County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment office uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Payette's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Payette: rates range from 0.36% in 83661 to 0.36% in 83661, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Payette.
About Payette Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Payette, Payette, Idaho
Payette’s median effective property tax rate of 0.36% is lower than the Idaho state median of 0.42% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Payette County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Payette. Homeowners in the 83661 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.36%, while those in the same ZIP pay 0.36%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Payette County. Understanding which part of Payette you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Payette homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before June 22, 2026.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Payette, Payette County, Idaho
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Payette's effective property tax rate to other cities in Idaho and the median property tax rates in Idaho and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Payette Tax Rate
0.36%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Payette County Tax Rate
0.35%
Median Effective Idaho Tax Rate
0.42%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Payette, Payette County, Idaho
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83661 | 0.16% | 0.24% | 0.36% | 0.45% | 0.76% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Payette, Payette County, Idaho
When examining property taxes in Payette, Idaho, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Payette County estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Payette County, assessment notices are sent in June each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of June.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For context, the median home price in Payette is $297,577, and the median tax bill is $1,006, well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Tax bills range from $644 at the 25th percentile to $1,521 at the 75th percentile, with the highest median home price in 83661 at $297,577.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Payette, Payette County, Idaho
Source: Ownwell
$297,577
$396,205
$494,832
Median Payette Market Value
$297,577
Median Payette County Market Value
$335,593
Median Idaho Market Value
$389,309
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Payette, Payette County, Idaho
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83661 | $156,938 | $228,012 | $297,577 | $380,942 | $494,959 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Payette, Payette County, Idaho
Property tax bills in Payette are calculated by applying local tax rates to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. For a home with a median market value of $297,577, the final bill depends on the tax rates set by local taxing authorities and the exemptions or special assessments that may apply. Because these rates can vary, two homes with similar values may still receive different tax bills.
For homeowners, this means the property tax bill is not just a fixed charge; it can change when assessed values or local levies change. In Payette, the median tax bill is $1,006.00, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills at the 25th percentile are $644, while the 75th percentile is $1,521 and the 90th percentile is $2,088.
Median Payette Tax Bill
$1,006
Median Payette County Tax Bill
$1,185
Median Idaho Tax Bill
$1,726
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Payette, Payette County, Idaho
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83661 | $133 | $644 | $1,006 | $1,521 | $2,088 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 22 |
Links | |
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| Payette Tax Assessor | |
| Website | id-payette.publicaccessnow.com |