83544 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 83544 (Orofino, Idaho) pay a median of $1,617/year in property taxes on homes valued at $259,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.62%, which is 24% above the Idaho state average of 0.50%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83544 is approximately $135, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clearwater County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83544 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83262 (0.62%) and 83705 (0.62%).

In Orofino, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $64,614, 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 — your assessed value will jump to the purchase price at closing. Clearwater County offers a Homeowners' Exemption reducing assessed value by up to $100,000 for owner-occupied primary residences; apply with the Clearwater County Assessor within 90 days of closing to mitigate the county's higher-than-average effective rate. File the exemption application with the Clearwater County Assessor immediately after receiving your initial assessment notice.