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1. How does property tax work?

In Idaho, property is valued by the assessor according to what it would sell for. Then any appropriate exemptions are applied. All of the property tax values are added up and multiplied by the levies to get the amount of taxes each parcel owes.

2. Is this "Notice" a bill?

It is not a bill. This is your tax assessment and is for your information. It is to inform you of the value of your property, which will be the amount levied against when taxes are calculated. Assessment notices are mailed out by the first Monday of every June.

3. Why did my value go up, I haven't changed anything?

Values are adjusted according to what is happening in the local real estate market. If houses like yours are selling for more money than they used to, assessed values will increase. The appraisers in the Assessor’s Office would be happy to show you what comparable sales they used to value your property.

4. Will this make my taxes go up?

Not necessarily. Your assessed value is used to determine your property tax liability but the levies are determined by the needs of your taxing district. If you have concerns about the needs of your district, we encourage you to attend the public budget hearings listed on your assessment notice as well as on the Assessor & Treasurer Office calendar: http://www.goodingcounty.org/Calendar.aspx.

5. What do I do if I think my value is wrong?

Our assessments are made using the best information we have available, but no one knows about your property as much as you do. If there is something about your property that you think would impact the market value, please, talk to one of our appraisers and they will show you the comparable sales they used to value your property. They would be glad to take any information you have and take a second look at your property. If they change your value, we will send you a new assessment notice.

6. What do I do if I talked with an appraiser but still think my value is wrong?

If you still disagree with your assessment, you have the option to submit an appeal form to the County Board of Equalization before 5 p.m. on the fourth Monday in June. The Assessor's Office staff will be happy to help you fill out the form but you will be asked to provide proof that your property is not being assessed at market value.