Idaho County, ID Property Records
Property records in Idaho, Idaho, document key details about real estate, including ownership, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, assessed values, property tax information, land characteristics, and recorded transfers or liens. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, lenders, attorneys, and researchers who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm property boundaries, or evaluate a property’s history before a transaction.
Official Idaho property records are maintained at the county level, typically through the Idaho County Assessor for assessment and parcel information and the County Recorder or Clerk for recorded documents such as deeds and liens. Users can access official information through the Idaho County government’s online resources, including the county’s official property records page, or by contacting the appropriate county office directly for copies, searches, or assistance with public records requests.
Idaho County, ID Property Records & Statistics
Idaho County has a median rent of $681, well below the state figure of $841.50 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $282,400, higher than the state's $245,725 and the national $173,750. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 18.81% of homes, below the state's 21.77% and the national 21.81%, so most residents own their homes.
The median property tax rate is 0.37%, much lower than the state rate of 0.52% and the national rate of 0.74%. Owners of homes valued above the state median therefore pay a notably light rate.
Median household income is $54,375, lower than $63,832 in Idaho and $65,108 nationally. With home values above the state median and incomes below it, buying a home can be a stretch for local households, even though rents are comparatively low. The unemployment rate is 3.17%, above the state's 2.22% and the national 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe a rural county with low rents and low property taxes, relatively high home values, below-average incomes, a high share of owner-occupied housing, and unemployment that runs higher than the state and the country.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Idaho
Idaho County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 21,303 total parcels, including 10,913 residential and 892 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 81.83% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 26,846 deeds and 10,638 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 7,396 properties, with the latest valuation update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 21,303 |
| Residential Parcels | 10,913 |
| Commercial Parcels | 892 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 81.83% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 26,846 |
| Mortgage Records | 10,638 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 7,396 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 81 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender to another, while a release shows that a mortgage was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Idaho County has 16,517 assignment and release records available. They include 1,258 assignment documents recorded from January 6, 2005, through July 10, 2025, and 15,235 release documents recorded from January 3, 2005, through July 31, 2025, plus 24 other documents.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, and researchers can use them to confirm releases, trace a loan between lenders, and find mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Idaho County, ID Property Records
Idaho County property records are kept by several offices at the courthouse in Grangeville. The Clerk/Auditor serves as the Recorder and holds deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents, the Assessor handles valuation, and the Treasurer collects property taxes. Together they cover the county's 21,303 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, tax details, and recorded transactions.
To locate a parcel, use the Idaho County Parcel Viewer. The Idaho County Assessor page covers valuation, and the Idaho County Treasurer page links to online tax payment. Recorded documents are handled by the Idaho County Clerk/Auditor, at 320 West Main Street, Grangeville, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, phone 208-983-2751.
Have the property address, owner name, or parcel number ready, search with the most complete details, and open the record that matches the property. If it is not online, call the Clerk/Auditor.
Idaho Registrar of Deeds
The Idaho County Probate Office is located at 320 West Main Street, Grangeville, ID, 83530 and can be reached at 208-983-2751. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website idahocounty.org.
Idaho County Recorder's Office
Idaho County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Idaho County property records by address?
Use the Idaho County Parcel Viewer to locate a parcel by location. If an address does not return a match, try a shorter version, or call the Clerk/Auditor at 208-983-2751 for help finding the right office.
How can I find property owners in Idaho County?
Ownership appears in assessment records at the Idaho County Assessor and on the parcel viewer. For the recorded deed that transferred ownership, contact the Clerk/Auditor at 320 West Main Street, Grangeville, or call 208-983-2751.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Idaho County?
The Idaho County Assessor sets assessed values. The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year, with the latest assessor update on August 22, 2025. For questions about a particular valuation, call the courthouse at 208-983-2751.
Where can I find Idaho County property tax bills and payment records?
Pay property taxes online through the Idaho County Treasurer payment portal, which the county links from its Treasurer page. For bills or payment history, call the courthouse at 208-983-2751.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Idaho County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are kept by the Idaho County Clerk/Auditor, who serves as Recorder. Recorded deeds run from January 3, 2006 through July 31, 2025. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Idaho County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Idaho County Parcel Viewer shows parcels, and the county's Mapping and Rural Addressing hub offers more map resources. These are references and are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Idaho County?
The county does not publish a single permit page on the Clerk/Auditor site, so call the courthouse at 208-983-2751 to be directed to the right office for building, subdivision, or road approach permits. Properties inside a city such as Grangeville follow that city's own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Idaho County?
The county's online tools are built for parcel-by-parcel lookups. For a larger list of owners, call the Clerk/Auditor at 208-983-2751 or contact the Idaho County Assessor and ask what can be provided and whether any fees apply.