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Idaho Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Idaho homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Homeowner's Exemption
Idaho State Tax Commission
Most homeowners
What it does
Exempts 50% of the value of your home and up to one acre of land, up to a maximum of $125,000.
Who qualifies
Owners who occupy the home (including manufactured homes) as their primary residence.
How to apply
Apply with your county assessor's office; it lasts until ownership or use changes.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply with your county assessor's office; it lasts until ownership or use changes.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.