Kootenai County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Kootenai County, Idaho. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.44%
State Effective Rate
0.50%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$255
Median Home Value (ACS)
$518,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$2,267
Owner-Occupied Households
50,734
The typical owner-occupied home in Kootenai County is valued at $518,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $2,267 per year — an effective rate of 0.44%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Idaho
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Kootenai County, Idaho, the current county-level estimate is 0.44%, or approximately $1,760 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Kootenai County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.44% · vs Idaho: 0.50% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,100 | $92 |
| $400,000 | $1,760 | $147 |
| $500,000 | $2,200 | $183 |
| $750,000 | $3,300 | $275 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,400 | $367 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Kootenai County0.44%
- Bonneville County0.50%
- Ada County0.52%
- Canyon County0.52%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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