Certain Idahoans could save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, and the Bannock County Assessor is encouraging folks to see if they qualify. The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” reduces property taxes for seniors,...
Assessor Press Releases
Record Number of Bannock County Residents Apply for Property Tax Reduction Program
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – A record number of Bannock County residents applied for the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program in 2025, the Bannock County Assessor’s Office announced Monday. More than 1,498 residents submitted applications this year, surpassing the previous...
2025 Property Values Expected to Rise in Bannock County, Assessor Says
BANNOCK COUNTY, ID — The Bannock County Assessor’s Office is notifying property owners that assessed property values for 2025—especially for commercial and residential properties—are expected to increase. However, an increase in assessed value doesn’t necessarily mean...
Open houses scheduled to help residents apply for Property Tax Reduction
Certain Idahoans could save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, and the Bannock County Assessor is encouraging folks to see if they qualify. The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” reduces property taxes for seniors,...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Anita Hymas
Summer is finally here, and the weather is warming up. I love that it is still light at 9 o’clock at night. As you know, Assessors are responsible for valuing all properties in the county. But what people don't always know is that the county Assessor is also...
Bannock County offers help applying for the Property Tax Reduction program
The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, which helps Idahoans 65 and older save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, is moving to online-only applications in 2024. The PTR program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” reduces property taxes for seniors, widows...
Upgrades coming to Bannock County DMV’s walk-in and appointment system
Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas is implementing changes at the DMV to make things simpler for walk-in visitors and reduce costs to the online appointment system. The DMV is implementing a ‘Take-A-Number’ ticket system for walk-in visitors, like ones reminiscent...
Bannock County wraps up BOE and property assessment appeal process
Bannock County recently wrapped up the annual property assessment appeals and Board of Equalization process. Every year, property owners are given a chance to appeal their property’s assessed value after receiving their assessment notices from their county Assessor’s...
Nearly 1,400 Bannock County residents applied for Property Tax Reduction program in 2023
Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas is excited to announce that nearly 1,400 Bannock County residents applied for the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program in 2023. Hymas, who began her first term as Assessor in January 2023 and has worked in the office for more than...
Legislature expands income requirements for Property Tax Reduction program, Bannock County Assessor encouraging seniors to apply
The Idaho legislature recently passed a property tax relief bill that expands the income requirements for the Property Tax Reduction – “Circuit Breaker” – program. Qualified homeowners can save up to $1,500 by applying to the Property Tax Reduction Program, which is...