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1. When do tax bills go out & when are they due?

• Tax bills are mailed by the 4th Monday of November
• Taxes are due on or before December 20th. If you choose to pay in two installments, the first half is due December 20th and the second half is due on or before June 20th of the following year. 

2. Will I be sent reminder notices?

• Second half reminder notices are mailed out in May if you still have a balance
• Delinquent tax notices are mailed in July or August
• Failure to receive tax bill or reminder does not excuse a taxpayer from paying taxes late

3. How and where do I pay my taxes?

Forms of payment accepted

• Cash, check, certified payment (cashier’s check or money order), electronic check ($1.50 processing fee) or credit/debit card (2.5% processing fee- minimum of $2)
• Make check or money order payable to: Blaine County Tax Collector

Payments can be made via

• By Mail
  • 219 South 1st Ave, Suite 102, Hailey, ID 83333 (Must be postmarked on or prior to due date)
• Treasurer’s Website (When paying with e-check or credit/debit card)
  •  https://client.pointandpay.net/web/BlaineCountyTreasurerID
• In Person at the Blaine County Treasurer’s Office
  • Blaine County Annex Building: 219 South 1st Ave, Suite 102, Hailey, ID 83333
  • Open Monday-Thursday from 8am- 6pm
  • Located in the same building as the DMV
• 24/7 drop box at the Blaine County Annex Building
  • 219 South 1st Ave, Hailey, ID 83333
  • The drop box is to the left of the front doors
• By automated phone 
  • Automated system number: 866-845-7143

4. What if my property tax payment is late?

• If payments are not paid by the due date, there is a 2% late fee charge as well as a 12% interest per annum charge added to the amount outstanding
• If your property taxes go unpaid for for three years it becomes subject to the tax deed process

5. I received two bills but I only have one property. Why?

Primary, 1st & 2nd sub

• If your new home was completed mid-year and assessed after April, you may receive a "Subsequent Occupancy" in addition to the "Real Property" billing issued in November, which represents tax on the land. When the home is completed and occupied, the home value is prorated and taxes are billed on a "Subsequent/ Occupancy" tax roll. 
• Substituent bills are late entries to the tax roll and may not be coded for billing directly to your mortgage company. If your mortgage company will be paying the bill, please forward it to them immediately. 
• If you own a business you may receive a real property tax bill for the land and buildings as well as a business personal property tax bill on furniture, fixtures and equipment used in your business. 
• If you own a manufactured home and the land it resides on, you will receive separate bills for the home and the land, unless you have declared your mobile home Real Property. Forms are available at the Assessor’s office.

6. What is an occupancy tax?

If you buy/build a home that has never been occupied and move into it after January 1st, an occupancy tax will be prorated and assessed

7. Are there any tax relief programs available to homeowners?

Property Tax Reduction Program (Circuit Breaker)

• The Circuit Breaker reduces property taxes for qualified applicants. The amount of reduction is based on income for the previous calendar year. You must apply for this program through the Assessor’s office before April 15th. Visit the Assessor’s page for more information  and how to apply  https://www.co.blaine.id.us/558/Property-Tax-Reduction-Program-Circuit-B

Homeowner’s Exception

• If you are a homeowner, you can apply for an exemption on the value of your owner-occupied primary residence, including a manufactured home. The exemption applies to 50% of the value of the residence (including up to one acre of land) or $100,000, whichever is less. You must apply for this program through the Assessor’s office before April 15th. Visit the Assessor’s page for more information and how to apply https://www.co.blaine.id.us/540/Homeowners-Exemption-Application

8. Can I make partial payments or get a head start on future years' taxes?

• Partial payments are accepted, however, if paid late, fees and interest still apply
• No automatic payments available. You must set up bill pay through your bank
• Pre payments are accepted for future year tax amounts

9. What are e-notices and how do I sign up?

What are e-notices?

E-notices are electronic notices received via email instead of by mail

Things to know before signing up

• You may only receive either e-notices or paper statements, not both
• E-notices may take up to one billing cycle to go into effect
• The first time you sign up, you will get a paper and an emailed statement. This is one time only

How to sign up

1. You will need to get your authorization code that is located on the top of your latest property tax bill. If you do not have yours, you can contact the Treasurer’s office
2. Once you have your authorization code, go to the e-notice website: https://enoticesonline.com/ 
3. Click on "Create New Account", located on the upper right hand corner of the page
4. Fill out the form and continue to follow the directions

If you have problems receiving the email when setting up your e-notice account, make sure to check your junk mail. If you find the e-notice email went into your junk folder, be sure to mark it as "not junk" so you will receive any future e-notices to your inbox

10. What is the assessment notice I received from the Assessor's office & how does is relate to my taxes?

• Assessment notices are issued to inform you of the value of your property and/or improvements. The value of your assessment notice will be used in calculating your tax bill at the end of the year. 
• Appeals must be filed immediately upon receipt of the assessment notice. The appeal process closes after the 4th Monday of June each year
• Please see the Assessor’s office for additional information https://www.co.blaine.id.us/168/Assessor 

11. How do I change the mailing address on my property tax bill?

If your mailing address has changed, please email the Assessor’s office with your new address. Here is their email:  addresschange@blainecounty.org