Bonner County Assessor: Veterans Property Tax Reduction

The benefit is the State's (Idaho Code 63-705A; see the Idaho entry for the rules, including the surviving spouse and the circuit breaker together). What the Assessor's page says. "If you are a qualified veteran and Idaho homeowner, you may be eligible for the Veterans Property Tax Reduction. This program may reduce property taxes on your home and up to one acre of land by $1,500." You might qualify if "The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes you as 100% service-connected disabled, or you receive 100% compensation due to individual unemployability" and you "owned and lived in a home in Idaho that was your primary residence before April 15 of the year in which you are applying for the program. The property must have a current homeowner's exemption. The home can be a mobile home." Get a current VA letter confirming the rating or unemployability as of January 1, and "file the application with your assessor's office between January 1 and April 15" (the next business day if April 15 falls on a weekend or federal tax holiday). The reduction does not touch solid waste, irrigation or other fees. A veteran in a care facility or nursing home may still qualify; ask the office. The Treasurer's pages. The Treasurer's tax reductions page adds that "Once granted to a qualifying veteran, a surviving spouse can use this benefit. However, the benefit isn't transferable to a new property after the death of the veteran", and its deadlines page gives January 2 to April 15. Where. Assessor's Office, 1500 Highway 2, Suite 205, Sandpoint, ID 83864; 208-265-1440, fax 208-265-1451; Monday to Friday 9 to 5. The Veteran Services office (208-255-5291) can help get the VA letter.