83834 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 83834 (Harvard, Idaho) pay a median of $2,704/year in property taxes on homes valued at $407,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 32% above the Idaho state average of 0.50%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83834 is approximately $225, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Latah County. This is $1,096 more than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83834 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83847 (0.67%) and 83824 (0.67%).

In Harvard, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $97,222, 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 when the deed is recorded. Latah County provides a Homeowners' Exemption of up to $100,000 off assessed value for primary residences; apply with the Latah County Assessor within 90 days of purchase to protect against the county's above-average effective rate. Contact the Latah County Assessor immediately after closing to file the exemption application.