Gem County
Gem County, Idaho
415 E. Main St.
Emmett, Idaho 83617
Tel: 208-365-4561
Fax: 208-365-6172
County Website: Gem county
Assessor Website: Gem county assessor
Gem County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you have questions about your assessment, you should contact your county assessor to review the accuracy of the records.
- You may appeal the valuation to the Board of Equalization for the county in which the property is located.
- Most appeals must be filed with your county clerk by the fourth Monday in June.
- Properties assessed at other times of the year have different appeal dates.
- Property values maintained by our county assessor are public records. You may also ask to review the value of other properties in that county.
- Be prepared to document your reasons for requesting a change in your property’s assessed value.
- You must prove that the assessors value is not the current market value of the property.
- For more information about the appeals process, please contact the Assessors office at (208) 365-2982 .
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Gem county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Gem county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Gem county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Gem county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Gem county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Gem county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Gem county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Gem county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Gem county Idaho tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Gem County
Homes in Gem county have a median home value of $198,084.
Gem county home values are ranked 18 out of 44 counties in the state of Idaho for median home price. The average median home value in Idaho is $180,248. Shoshone county has the lowest median price at $131,662. Blaine county has the highest median price at $483,095.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Gem county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~52%.
The median household income in Gem county is $53,720.
Compared to the state of Idaho and the United States, Gem county's median household income is higher than the state of Idaho's average median household income of $51,887 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Gem county's population has grown from 11,844 in 1990 to 19,123 in 2020, an increase of 61% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Idaho's population has grown from 1,006,734 in 1990 to 1,839,106 in 2020, an increase of 83% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Gem county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Idaho and greater than the population change for United States.
Gem County Idaho Cities
Montour, Ola, Sweet
Gem County Idaho Zipcodes
83617 / 83657 / 83670 /
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