Applications are currently being accepted and processed and the final day to submit is April 15, 2024. Don’t wait until the last minute to apply for these benefits because there may be some required documents that will take time to find.

The Canyon County Assessor’s office stands ready to assist residents throughout the application process, providing personalized guidance and support. The dedicated staff can assist with phone applications and ensure all necessary documents are submitted accurately and on time.

Applying for these programs is straightforward and accessible. Homeowners can choose to apply in person, over the phone, or via the online application portal, following simple step-by-step instructions.

The PTR program offers relief to qualified homeowners based on their total household income from the previous year. Eligible participants can receive reductions of up to $1,500 on property taxes for their primary residence and up to one acre of land. It’s important to note that certain fees like solid waste and irrigation charges are not eligible for reduction under this program, and no liens are placed on properties.

Individuals might qualify for this program in 2024 if all of these apply:

• Your total 2023 income, after deducting medical expenses, was $37,000 or less.
• You were 65 or older, blind, widowed, disabled, a former POW or hostage, or a motherless or fatherless child under 18 years old.
• You owned and lived in a home in Idaho that was your primary residence before April 15, 2024.
• The property must have a current homeowner’s exemption.
• The home can be a mobile home.

Contact Canyon County Assessor’s office for more information or if you have any questions regarding these requirements.

Additionally, 100 percent service-connected disabled veterans in Idaho can benefit from the Veterans Property Tax Benefit, which provides up to $1,500 in property tax reduction on their primary residence and up to one acre of land. Unlike the PTR program, there is no income limit for this benefit, and it also does not place liens on properties.

To qualify for the Veterans Property Tax Benefit, applicants must meet specific criteria, including having an active Homeowner’s Exemption and being rated or paid at 100 percent service-connected disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as of January 1 of the application year. Required documentation includes a current letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs confirming the veteran’s disability status.

Applications for both programs are currently open and can be submitted between January 1 and April 15 each year. Homeowners are reminded that an annual application is required for both programs; they do not automatically renew.

Presently, only about 40 percent of the expected Canyon County residents have applied, and those who have previously applied should receive a letter in the mail soon reminding them to reapply.

For more information and to begin the application process, homeowners can call (208) 454-7431 or visit https://idahotap.gentax.com/TAP/_/. Don’t miss out on potential savings—apply today!

There is a new service available through a joint effort from the Canyon County Assessor and Treasurer offices where a homeowner can find their property assessments and annual taxes for the past five years.

This can be accomplished by going to https://propertyreports.canyoncounty.id.gov/FiveYear/Index and accessing the Data Hub located through the Assessor or Treasurer webpages. All that’s needed is an address or parcel number to look up the five-year property assessment and tax history.

“The goal of this new tool was to create a place where homeowners or property owners could go and look up their annual property data on their own,” said Canyon County Assessor Brian Stender. “Not only does the report allow them to see the data but it also shows them specifics on how their tax dollars were spent throughout their tax districts.”

People who own property sometimes struggle with how changes in the estimated value of their property can affect how much they have to pay in property taxes. This detailed report gives a history of how property values and taxes have changed over time.

It shows that just because the estimated value of a property goes up or down doesn’t always mean the property taxes will go up or down by the same amount. The report also explains how different areas that collect property taxes benefit from the total amount of property tax money collected.

Regarding the 2023 property tax calculation, this report outlines the School Savings component of property tax relief introduced in HB292. However, it does not yet incorporate the property tax credits associated with the Homeowners Tax Relief (HTR) and the Additional Tax Relief (ATR) provisions of HB292.

Tax amounts are gross amounts, including school savings, and does not reflect State Reimbursement Credits.

To access the tool, follow the below directions or watch the video on our website for a quick tutorial on how the Data Hub works.

1. Visit https://www.canyoncounty.id.gov/ — Click on either the Assessor or Treasurer.
2. For the Assessor:
   • Find and Click the Data Hub, which is located in the grey box under the Assessor’s picture to view the 5-Year Assessment and Tax History.
3. For the Treasurer:
   • The Data Hub is in the middle column just below the Voter Approved Bond Tracker. Click the HERE for “Take a peek at your 5-years assessment and tax history.”
4. Data Hub: https://propertyreports.canyoncounty.id.gov/FiveYear/Index
5. Plug in your parcel number, if you know it, or your street address and click the dropdown to find your city and click Search.
   • Search *TIP*: For an address, do not use punctuation. Also, be sure to abbreviate Dr, Ave, St, and Rd. Less is more when trying to find an address in most cases. If you are having issues locating your address try focusing only on the road or house number you live and then locate your address from the drop-down list.
6. Give it a minute to find your address and then scroll down and click the View Results link to receive more details of your property.