83501 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 83501 (Lewiston, Idaho) pay a median of $2,674/year in property taxes on homes valued at $297,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.90%, which is 79% above the Idaho state average of 0.50%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83501 is approximately $223, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Nez Perce County. This is $1,066 more than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83501 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83438 (0.91%) and 83211 (0.92%).

In Lewiston, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $71,909, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Idaho reassesses property at market value upon sale, with no cap on the increase — expect your assessed value to reset to the purchase price immediately upon transfer. Nez Perce County provides a Homeowners' Exemption of up to $100,000 off assessed value for primary residences; apply with the Nez Perce County Assessor within 90 days of purchase to protect against the county's higher effective rate. Contact the Nez Perce County Assessor promptly to file the exemption application and verify the deadline.