83705 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 83705 (Boise, Idaho) pay a median of $2,355/year in property taxes on homes valued at $378,800. 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 83705 is approximately $196, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ada County. This is $747 more than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.

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

In Boise, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $62,605, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Idaho reassesses purchased property at current market value with no state-imposed limit on assessment increases for new owners. Ada County provides a Homeowner's Exemption of $100,000 off assessed value for owner-occupied primary residences — file with the Ada County Assessor's office by the August tax levy deadline to claim this benefit. Contact the Ada County Assessor at (208) 287-7000 immediately after purchase to confirm your exemption filing and receive your initial assessment notice.