Ada County property tax due dates 2026

First half or full annual payment

Due

Due in 58 days statutory

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The property taxes may be paid in full or paid in two (2) halves, the first half on or before December 20 with a grace period extending to June 20 for the second half if the first half is totally paid.

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Installment timeline

2026–2027

Due dates and filing windows, in one view.

Today:

  1. First half or full annual payment

    December 21, 2026

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  2. Second half, if first half paid in full

    June 21, 2027

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Assessment notice

Primary assessment notices are sent no later than the first Monday of June.

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Appeal window: not yet verified.

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Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.

How to pay

Payment methods

E-check, Debit card, Credit card, Bank bill pay, Check, Money order, Mail, Drop box, In person, Phone

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Fees

E-check: $3 for totals under $500,000, $10 for totals over $500,000. Debit card: $3.95. Credit card: 2.4%, minimum $2.

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Late payments and penalties

Delinquent after

December 21, 2026

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A missed December installment incurs a 2% late charge and 1% monthly interest beginning the following January 1. A missed June installment incurs a 2% late charge and 1% monthly interest back to January 1 of that year.

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Assessment appeals

File primary-roll appeals by the fourth Monday of June; consult the county for other assessment rolls.

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Where to file

Ada County Commissioner’s Office, for the Board of Equalization.

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Official appeal information

Official appeal information

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Exemptions

Homestead exemption

Who may qualify

Owner-occupied primary residences and up to one acre of land.

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Savings

Exempts 50% of assessed value, up to $125,000. For existing homes, own and occupy and apply by the last county business day in December; newly constructed homes have separate notice-based deadlines.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Property tax reduction (Circuit Breaker)

Who may qualify

Qualified Idaho homeowners meeting income, home-value and eligibility requirements, including seniors age 65 or older and people with qualifying disabilities.

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Savings

Apply January 1–April 15 through the county assessor; qualifying reductions may be up to $1,500.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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Veterans property tax reduction

Who may qualify

Qualifying Idaho homeowners recognized by VA as 100% service-connected disabled, or receiving 100% compensation for individual unemployability, with a current homeowner exemption.

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Savings

File the application with the assessor January 1–April 15; the next business day applies if April 15 is a weekend or specified IRS holiday.

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Official exemption information

Official exemption information

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County offices

County notes

The statutory December 20 and June 20 payment dates fall on Sundays for this cycle; the next business days are December 21, 2026 and June 21, 2027.

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December and June installments incur late charges if not paid by the applicable deadline.

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Common questions

When is property tax due in Ada County?

First half or full annual payment: December 21, 2026 (statutory). Second half, if first half paid in full: June 21, 2027 (statutory).

Where can I pay Ada County property tax?

Use the official payment portal: https://www.paydici.com/ada-county-id/search/property-tax. E-check, Debit card, Credit card, Bank bill pay, Check, Money order, Mail, Drop box, In person, Phone

What happens if my Ada County payment is late?

A missed December installment incurs a 2% late charge and 1% monthly interest beginning the following January 1. A missed June installment incurs a 2% late charge and 1% monthly interest back to January 1 of that year.

Sources and verification

https://tax.idaho.gov/document-mngr/pubs_ebr00135/
your property tax reduction will appear on your December 2026 tax bill.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title63/T63CH9/SECT63-903/
The property taxes may be paid in full or paid in two (2) halves, the first half on or before December 20 with a grace period extending to June 20 for the second half if the first half is totally paid.

Verified

https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title63/T63CH2/SECT63-217/
If the date for filing any such report, claim, tax return, statement or other document or making any such payment falls upon a Saturday, a Sunday, a legal holiday or, in matters arising under chapter 30, title 63, Idaho Code, a holiday recognized by the internal revenue service, such acts shall be considered timely if performed on the next business day.

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https://adacounty.id.gov/treasurer/calculation-of-property-taxes/frequently-asked-questions/
If the December installment is not paid by the deadline, a 2% late charge is added If the June installment is not paid by the deadline, a 2% late charge is added

Verified

https://adacounty.id.gov/treasurer/
Access your property tax bill, payment history, and make secure online payments through the Ada County Treasurer’s Paydici website.

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https://adacounty.id.gov/treasurer/payment-options/
E-checks: Debit card: Credit card: Bill Pay: DROP BOX IN-PERSON PAYMENTS Make checks or money orders payable to: PHONE PAYMENTS

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https://adacounty.id.gov/assessor/property-assessments-records/assessment-notices-appeals/
Notices for the Primary Assessment Roll are sent out no later than the first Monday of June each year.

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https://adacounty.id.gov/assessor/
Ada County Assessor

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https://adacounty.id.gov/assessor/tax-relief-programs/homeowners-exemption/
Each owner-occupied primary residence (house or manufactured home) and up to one-acre of land is eligible for a Homestead Exemption.

Verified

https://adacounty.id.gov/assessor/tax-relief-programs/circuit-breaker-tax-reduction/
You might qualify for a property tax reduction if all of these are true: 65 or older Disabled as recognized by the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Federal Civil Service, Veterans Affairs, or a public employment retirement system not covered by these agencies

Verified

https://adacounty.id.gov/assessor/tax-relief-programs/veterans-property-tax-reduction/
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes you as 100% service-connected disabled, or you receive 100% compensation due to individual unemployability. The property must have a current homeowner’s exemption.

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Estimated bill

Starts at the county’s Census median: $512,300. Change it to your best estimate.

Estimated annual bill$2,655

Your home value × the county’s Census effective rate; your actual bill may differ.

Official tax information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US16001|512300|8186

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US16001|2655|39|2610|46|2755|64

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Late payment penalty

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Source and verification
If the December installment is not paid by the deadline, a 2% late charge is added, along with interest at 1% per month beginning January 1 following the due date. If the June installment is not paid by the deadline, a 2% late charge is added, along with interest at 1% per month beginning January 1 of the current year.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Exemption savings

Check the exemptions that may fit. A “Yes” does not confirm eligibility; your assessor makes that decision.

Homestead exemption

Owner-occupied primary residences and up to one acre of land.

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Possible annual savingsAnswer above

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
Each owner-occupied primary residence (house or manufactured home) and up to one-acre of land is eligible for a Homestead Exemption.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
This exemption allows the value of your residence and land up to one-acre be exempted at 50% of the assessed value up to a maximum of $125,000; whichever is less. To qualify, you must own and occupy your home on or before the last county business day in December. You must also submit an application to our office by the close of business on that same day for the current tax year. If you have occupied a newly constructed home after the first of the year you must apply for the Homestead Exemption within 28 days of receiving a notice of assessment for the newly occupied dwelling

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Property tax reduction (Circuit Breaker)

Qualified Idaho homeowners meeting income, home-value and eligibility requirements, including seniors age 65 or older and people with qualifying disabilities.

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Possible annual savingsAnswer above

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Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
You might qualify for a property tax reduction if all of these are true: 65 or older Disabled as recognized by the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Federal Civil Service, Veterans Affairs, or a public employment retirement system not covered by these agencies You own and occupy your home or mobile home, and the value doesn’t exceed a limit set by law that will be calculated in June. Your total prior year’s income, after deducting medical expenses, was less than or equal to the maximum income level listed in the annual Property Tax Reduction Brochure.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
This program may reduce property taxes on your home and up to one acre of land by as much as $1,500. Applications must be received between January 1 and April 15*.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Veterans property tax reduction

Qualifying Idaho homeowners recognized by VA as 100% service-connected disabled, or receiving 100% compensation for individual unemployability, with a current homeowner exemption.

Does this describe you?
Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes you as 100% service-connected disabled, or you receive 100% compensation due to individual unemployability. The property must have a current homeowner’s exemption.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Savings source
You must file the application with your assessor’s office between January 1 and April 15*. If April 15 is a weekend or a certain holiday recognized by the Internal Revenue Service, such claims shall be considered timely filed if filed on the next business day.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Homeowner’s exemption

Owner-occupied primary residence, including manufactured homes, and up to one acre of land.

Does this describe you?
Possible annual savingsAnswer above

We’ll show the next step for this exemption.

Official eligibility and application

Eligibility source
If you own and occupy a home (including manufactured homes) as your primary residence, you could qualify for a homeowner’s exemption for that home and up to one acre of land.

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Estimates are separate. Do not add them together; eligibility, taxing units and restrictions can overlap.

Is my assessment too high?

Use market value, not assessed or taxable value.

Compared with the county medianAt the median

This compares market values only; being above the county median does not establish overassessment.

Official appeal information

Census survey, 2020–2024. Rate = median annual taxes ÷ median home value.

Census home value source
0500000US16001|512300|8186

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Census taxes paid source
0500000US16001|2655|39|2610|46|2755|64

Official source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Appeal dates and filing

File primary-roll appeals by the fourth Monday of June; consult the county for other assessment rolls.

How to file: Ada County Commissioner’s Office, for the Board of Equalization.

State guidance: First appeal assessment or exemption denial to the county Board of Equalization; its decision may then go to the state Board of Tax Appeals or District Court within 30 days.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

Official appeal source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

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