County Land Guide · FIPS 16059
Land in Lemhi County, Idaho
County at a Glance
| Per-acre price range | $3,000 – $12,000 |
|---|---|
| Mill levy | 6 mills |
| Tax sale month | — |
| Auction vendor | County-run live |
| Deed deposit | $0 |
| Tax due dates | — |
| Lien sale format | — |
| Redemption period | — |
| FIPS code | 16059 |
The Land Market in Lemhi
Lemhi County is a vast, remote county in east-central Idaho, bordering Montana. Salmon, the county seat, sits on the Salmon River (the 'River of No Return'). The county includes the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness — the largest contiguous wilderness in the lower 48. Land prices are moderate for river-valley parcels and higher for mountain properties. The area is a destination for steelhead fishing, big-game hunting, and backcountry aviation (backcountry airstrips are a unique feature). Mining and ranching are the traditional economic base.
Tax Lien & Deed Investing in Idaho
Idaho holds tax deed sales (not lien sales). Counties foreclose after 3 years of delinquent taxes and auction the property. The interest rate on delinquent taxes is 12% annually (1%/month). Tax payments are due December 20 and June 20. Idaho's process is straightforward — investors buy the property at auction, not a lien. The redemption period is eliminated once the deed is issued at auction. Competition varies significantly by county.
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