In May of each year the Assessor’s Office mails out assessment notices stating the value that has been placed upon your property. You have until the fourth Monday in June to appeal the value. If you do not respond by this time the value holds until the following year, when you again will have the opportunity to appeal the value during the stated period.
Bonneville County may have property for sale under two different circumstances. Either property has been deeded to the county for non-payment of tax or the County Treasurer may sell property as Public Administrator for the estate of a deceased individual(s).
Following is information that addresses common questions regarding the sale of property by the county.
Taxes are due in full December 20th; however, if at least one-half is paid, a grace period extending to June 20th is granted for the second installment. If the 20th falls on a weekend or legal holiday payments will be accepted as current the next business day.
If the first half is not paid on or before December 20th a one-time late charge of 2% on that half will be assessed. Interest begins to accrue on a daily basis beginning January 1st and is calculated based on 1% per month. If the second half is not paid on or before June 20th a one-time late charge of 2% on that half will be assessed. Interest accrues daily at a rate of 1% per month beginning January 1st on unpaid balances. Unpaid taxes on personal property and manufactured homes will be sent to the Sheriff’s Office on a “Warrant of Distraint”. Additional costs will be incurred and payment in full will be required. Therefore it is very important that the December and June payments be made on time.
Taxes may be paid in person at the Treasurer’s Office at 500 N Capital Ave. or mailed to: Bonneville County Tax Collector 605 N Capital Ave. Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We accept cash, checks, money orders or cashiers checks. When mailing payments please do so EARLY. Many postal drop boxes have an early pick-up time. Payments made after pick-up times will be postmarked the NEXT day. It is recommended that you mail payments at least a day or two prior to the deadline.
Partial payments may be made with a minimum of $25.00. Note that payments are applied to the oldest tax first. Advance payments may be made so long as your account is current.
Extensions are granted for taxes on personal property and manufactured homes only. However, in order to receive an extension you must call the County Commissioner’s Office before the due date. The maximum extension is four months. Late charges and interest continue to apply. There is no extension granted on the second half of the property tax.