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Ada County homestead exemption

In Ada County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the Ada County Assessor's Office; the deadline is Last county business day in December.

Office
Ada County Assessor's Office
Deadline
Last county business day in December
State exemption
$125,000 off market value
Renewal
Renews automaticallyStatewide rule

You must own and occupy the home, and get your application to the Assessor, by close of business on the last county business day in December. For a newly built home occupied after January 1, apply within 28 days of receiving the assessment notice.

Apply through the Assessor's online form, or download the form and submit it by mail, email or in person. Adding or removing owners or moving the home into a trust also requires a new application.

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Local homestead amounts in Ada County

Ada County local exemptions
ExemptionTaxing unitAmountSource
Homestead (homeowner's) exemption
The home and up to one acre of land are exempt at 50% of assessed value, up to a maximum of $125,000, whichever is less.
All taxing units$125,000 off assessed valueSource

How to check if you already have it

Look up your parcel in Ada County's Property Assessment Records Search and check the exemptions shown. Once approved you only reapply if you move or ownership changes.

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Idaho rules that apply here

  • You own the home (including a manufactured home) and occupy it as your primary residence
  • Covers the home and up to one acre of land
  • You may claim it on only one homestead and in only one county

Full Idaho homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.

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