Idaho taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Idaho. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

Flat 5.8% income tax. Low property tax. Moderate sales tax. SS untaxed; partial pension treatment.
Effective property tax
0.49%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
5.8%
Sales tax (state)
6.00%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

Idaho’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.49% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $1,715/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 5.8%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 6.00%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.

Top cities in Idaho

Boise City · pop 237,963 · momentum 58

Meridian · pop 139,740 · momentum 60

Nampa · pop 117,350 · momentum 62

Caldwell · pop 73,088 · momentum 59

Idaho Falls · pop 69,523 · momentum 62

Pocatello · pop 58,231 · momentum 69

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All Idaho cities · Best Idaho cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.