Adams County property tax
Homeowners in Adams County, Idaho typically pay about 0.36% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,359 on a median home value of $376,500.
Typical effective rate
0.36%
higher than 95% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,359
per year
Median home value
$376,500
In ID
#36
of 44 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.36% — 61% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 26% lower than the Idaho median of 0.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,827 for mortgaged homes, $1,096 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 36th highest effective rate of 44 ranked Idaho counties; nationally it sits around the 5th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Adams County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.36%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Adams County, ID?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Adams County is 0.36% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,359) divided by the median home value ($376,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Adams County?
The median owner-occupied home in Adams County is valued at $376,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,359 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,827, versus $1,096 for homes without one.
How does Adams County compare to the rest of Idaho?
Adams County's effective rate is 26% lower than the Idaho median, ranking 36th of 44 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Idaho counties
Counties ranked closest to Adams County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Idaho counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Bonner County | 0.38% | $1,847 |
| 34 | Blaine County | 0.38% | $2,778 |
| 35 | Camas County | 0.37% | $1,132 |
| 37 | Lemhi County | 0.35% | $1,156 |
| 38 | Boise County | 0.34% | $1,611 |
| 39 | Gem County | 0.33% | $1,418 |
Official data & resources for Adams County
- Adams County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Adams County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Adams County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.