For information call: Questions regarding the TAXING DISTRICTS that receive revenue from your property taxes: Questions regarding the ASSESSED VALUE of your property: Questions regarding your TAX BILL:
January 1st – First day to apply for Property Tax Reduction Benefits (Circuit Breaker) for the current year. April 15th – Last day to apply for Property Tax Reduction Benefits (Circuit Breaker) for the current year taxes. 1st Monday in June / 4th Monday in June – Period when you may appeal current year Assessed Values. June 20th – Last day to pay prior year second half tax payments without late charge and interest, calculated from January 1st. Effective January 1st 2021 Homeowner Exemption Forms may be turned in at any time of the year.
Subsequent billings may also be mailed in the event of a correction or late addition to the tax roll. If a structure is completed midyear or a personal property declaration is not received when due, a subsequent billing may result. Sub-roll billings on new construction, late additions and corrections to the roll are due as indicated on the billing. *If the 20th falls on a weekend, the due date is extended to the first business day following the 20th.
Pay in Person at the Treasurer’s Office, 1130 3rd Ave. N, Room 103, Payette, ID. Office hours are 8-5 Monday – Friday. We accept checks, cashier’s checks, money orders and cash. We can now accept credit or debit card payments at the Treasurer’s Office. There is a convenience fee to pay your taxes with a credit or debit card. This fee will vary. Online & Phone Credit card payment services are provided by a private vendor, and all fees associated with the transaction are paid by the taxpayer. You will receive a confirmation number indicating that your transaction is complete. Be sure to keep this number until you have verified that the payment has been received by our office.
A late charge equal to 2% of any unpaid portion of the second half installment is added at 11:59 p.m. on June 20th of the following year. Interest accrues daily, at 1% per month, and is retroactive back to January 1st. Please contact our office at 208-642-6004 for a payoff on any delinquent taxes. Once any part of a personal property or manufactured home tax becomes delinquent, the unpaid portion of the entire tax shall immediately become due and payable. When any portion of a manufactured home or personal property tax becomes delinquent, a Warrant of Distraint is issued to the County Sheriff for collection. Full payment of all tax, late fee, warrant fees and interest is required to release the warrant.
Idaho Code provides for the collection of unpaid balances owed to certain agencies, by certification of the balance due to the property tax roll. If you have questions regarding certifications or special assessments listed on your bill, call the taxing district directly at the number listed. The total levy is multiplied by the taxable value, then certifications and/or special assessments are added to equal the TOTAL TAXES BILLED. Tax adjustments, prepayments, property tax reduction (circuit breaker) and/or hardship exemptions are then deducted to determine the TOTAL TAXES DUE. The back of the tax bill includes detailed information about the laws related to payment of taxes and delinquencies. Subsequent bills are late entries to the tax roll. If your mortgage company is supposed to pay your tax bill, be assured that they will receive an electronic billing with this bill included.
If you would like to receive a reminder electronically, we encourage you to sign up using our E-Statements. A reminder will be sent prior to the June payment date. You can register for the online statements on our website. FAILURE TO RECEIVE A BILL DOES NOT EXCUSE THE TAXPAYER FROM PAYING TAXES, LATE FEES & INTEREST ACCRUED.
The Homeowner’s Exemption reduces the taxable value of your primary residence by one-half of the value of the house and up to one acre of the land it sits on, to a maximum of $125,000. You only need to apply for the Homeowner’s Exemption the first year you own and occupy a home. Contact the Payette County Assessor at 642-6012 for more information or to receive an application. The Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) is an income-based benefit for individuals 65+, disabled or widowed at any age, blind, fatherless or motherless children under 18 years of age, former prisoner of war/hostage, veteran with a 10%+ service-connected disability or a veteran receiving a VA pension for a nonservice-connected disability. If you qualify, the State of Idaho pays all or part of the property taxes (up to $1500.00) on your primary residence and up to one acre of land. The benefit is calculated based on a sliding scale according to your income. Application must be received by April 15th of each year. Contact the Payette County Assessor at 642-6012 for more information or to receive an application. Tax Deferral Program Contact the Payette County Assessor at 642-6012 for more information or to receive an application. Hardship Exemptions (63-711) for prior year taxes are considered on a case-by-case basis and granted at the discretion of the County Commissioners at Public hearing, based upon the financial status of the applicant and other related circumstances. The property owner can apply at any time of the year at the Commissioners’ Office. Exceptional Exemptions (63-602AA) for current year taxes (which will not be billed until the end of the current calendar year) are granted on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the Board of Equalization at public hearing, based on the financial status of the applicant and other related circumstances. Applications must be received in the Commissioners’ Office no later than June 20th.
If the payment is not postmarked by the due date, late charges and interest will be added.
If you feel that the levy of a taxing district is too high or you wonder what the levy pays for, call the district directly. You can have input regarding the annual levy rate of a taxing district by participating in the annual budget hearings of the districts.
Appeals must be filed immediately upon receipt of the assessment notice. The appeal period closes after the 4th Monday in June of each year. If you missed filing your appeal for this year, you may contact the Assessor to discuss your property value for the upcoming year. Where does my tax money go?
The Tax Distribution on your bill lists all districts receiving revenue from your property taxes. If you have questions regarding the services they provide, telephone numbers are listed so you can contact them directly.
Numbers are listed on your tax bill.
Payette County Assessor 642-6012
Payette County Treasurer 642-6004Important deadlines
December 20th – Last day to pay full tax payments or first half tax payments without late charge and interest on the first half.
When are property taxes due?
Property taxes are due each year on or before December 20th*. If you choose to pay in two installments the first half is due on or before December 20th, with the second half accepted as current if paid on or before June 20th* of the following year.
How and where do I pay my taxes?
Pay by Mail, making sure your envelope is U.S. postmarked on or before the due date. If mailing close to the deadline, we strongly suggest that you have your envelope postmarked at the postal counter rather than dropping it in the box, to be sure it is properly dated. Only payments with a USPS postmark on or before the due date will be accepted as current. Please send the bill stub with your payment to help us process your taxes efficiently.
Credit/Debit Card Option:
What if my payment is late?
A late charge equal to 2% of any unpaid portion of the first half of the tax is added at 11:59 p.m. on the due date. Interest accrues daily, at 1% per month, beginning January 1st of the year following the December 20th first half due date.
Can I make partial payments or get a head start on future years’ taxes?
Partial payments of at least $10 will be accepted for credit towards your account. Delinquent taxes must be paid first, then current taxes, and finally a credit towards your future tax bill. These payments will be accepted on all types of properties, i.e. mobile home, real, personal property, and IMPS on real. These payments can be made online, over the phone, or in our office. A convenience fee will apply when using your credit or debit card for payment.
What information is on my tax bill?
The Taxing Districts are listed on the left side of the bill. This listing includes the districts that receive revenue from your payment. It includes the district name, phone number, levy and tax dollar amount. On the right hand side is special assessments which includes the name, phone number, any levy rate and the total due to that district. Also itemized are voter approved bonds, overrides and certifications from the districts.
I received two bills but I only have one property. Why?
Will I be sent any other notices?
Effective January 1, 2016, reminder notices will not be mailed. If payment is not received by June 21st for the previous year's billing, a delinquent notice will be mailed in July. If you have moved or changed your address, it is your responsibility to notify the Assessor’s office in order to avoid billing address problems. Delinquent notices are mailed in July on all parcels with delinquent balances.
How can I get help with my taxes?
Property tax relief is available through the Homeowner’s Exemption, Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) and the Hardship Exemption. You must apply for Property Tax Reduction benefits with the Assessor’s office by April 15th.
My mortgage company should pay this tax. Why did you send me a bill?
The mortgage company receives an electronic billing for the entire county and will pay your taxes from that billing. The property owner is sent a copy of the bill so he/she will know what the taxes are for the year. Every property owner is entitled to a copy of their bill by state law. At the time your taxes are paid by the mortgage company, your receipt will reflect which mortgage company made the payment.
How do I challenge the amount of my tax if it seems too high?
You may challenge the taxable value of your property only during the month after receiving your assessment notice. Assessment notices are mailed on or before the 1st Monday in June of each year and the appeal must be received by the Commissioners’ office by the 4th Monday in June. If you did not appeal the current year value in May or June, you must wait until next year to appeal the assessed value. Contact the assessor’s office to begin the process.
What is the notice I receive from the Assessor and how does it relate to taxes?
Assessment notices are issued to inform you of the value of the property and/or improvements. Pay close attention to the assessment notice, as the value listed will be used in calculating your tax bill in November. Instructions for appealing the value are on the back of the assessment notice.
What are my responsibilities as a property owner and taxpayer?