83612 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 83612 (Council, Idaho) pay a median of $1,097/year in property taxes on homes valued at $259,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.42%, which is 16% below the Idaho state average of 0.50%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83612 is approximately $91, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Adams County. This is $511 less than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83612 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83619 (0.42%) and 83639 (0.42%).

In Council, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $52,917, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Idaho reassesses all property at fair market value upon transfer of ownership, with no statewide cap on the resulting tax increase. Adams County offers a Homeowner's Exemption of $100,000 against assessed value for primary residences — file the application with the Adams County Assessor's office before the August levy deadline. Submit your exemption application to the Adams County Assessor within 30 days of closing to ensure the exemption applies to your first tax bill.