83872 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 83872 (Viola, Idaho) pay a median of $2,302/year in property taxes on homes valued at $480,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.48%, which is 4% below the Idaho state average of 0.50%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 83872 is approximately $192, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Latah County. This is $694 more than the Idaho average of $1,608/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Idaho, 83872 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 83427 (0.48%) and 83347 (0.48%).

In Viola, property taxes represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $88,320, 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.