83869 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 83869 (Spirit Lake, Idaho) pay a median of $1,848/year in property taxes on homes valued at $425,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.43%, which is 13% below the Idaho state average of 0.50%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83869 is approximately $154, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kootenai County. This is $240 more than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83869 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83835 (0.43%) and 83327 (0.44%).

In Spirit Lake, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $64,625, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Idaho reassesses property at fair market value upon sale with no statewide cap limiting assessment increases for buyers. Kootenai County offers a Homeowner's Exemption of $100,000 against assessed value for primary residences — file your application with the Kootenai County Assessor's office by the August levy deadline. Submit your homeowner exemption application to the Kootenai County Assessor immediately after closing to secure the exemption on your property tax bill.