Idaho Code — Title 63 (Revenue and Taxation)
Idaho Code § 63-602II
Property exempt from taxation — Unused infrastructure
# (1)
It is the intent of this section to preserve infrastructure and encourage economic development in the limited circumstances when a business or other commercial entity ceases to operate on property within a county.
# (2)
Following notice as prescribed in section 31-710 , Idaho Code, and public hearings, the board of county commissioners of any county shall have the authority to exempt from taxation the unused infrastructure of a business, provided that the business states that such infrastructure is nonoperational under penalty of perjury.
# (3)
The exemption shall be for a period of up to five (5) years, provided that the board of county commissioners may vote to extend the exemption for a period not exceeding five (5) additional years.
# (4)
The board of county commissioners shall publish in its minutes any decision to grant or deny the exemption provided in this section and shall notify the county assessor and state tax commission of any exemption and the duration of such exemption. It shall be the responsibility of the assessor to return the property valuation of the unused infrastructure to the tax rolls upon the expiration of the exemption.
# (5)
The exemption provided in this section shall not be granted for any portion of an operating public utility.
# (6)
As used in this section, "unused infrastructure" means installed utilities including, but not limited to, rail, water, natural gas and electrical lines.
Amendment history
(63-602II) 63-602HH, added 2005, ch. 279, sec. 1, p. 877; am. and redesig. 2006, ch. 16, sec. 25, p. 60.
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In this chapter (40 sections)
- 63-601 · All property subject to taxation
- 63-602 · Property exempt from taxation
- 63-602A · Property exempt from taxation — Government property
- 63-602AA · Property exempt from taxation — Exceptional situations
- 63-602B · Property exempt from taxation — Religious limited liability…
- 63-602BB · Partial exemption for remediated land
- 63-602C · Property exempt from taxation — Fraternal, benevolent, or…
- 63-602CC · Property exempt from taxation — Qualified equipment…
- 63-602D · Property exempt from taxation — Certain hospitals
- 63-602DD · Manufactured homes used under a dealer’s plate or as a sheep…
- 63-602E · Property exempt from taxation — Property used for school or…
- 63-602EE · Property exempt from taxation — Certain tangible personal…
- 63-602F · Property exempt from taxation
- 63-602G · Property exempt from taxation — Homestead
- 63-602GG · Property exempt from taxation — Low-income housing owned by…
- 63-602H · Value of residential property in certain zoned areas
- 63-602HH · Property exempt from taxation — Significant capital…
- 63-602I · Property exempt from taxation — Household goods, wearing…
- 63-602II · Property exempt from taxation — Unused infrastructure
- 63-602J · Property exempt from taxation — Motor vehicles and vessels…
- 63-602JJ · property exempt from taxation — certain property of producer…
- 63-602KK · Property exempt from taxation — Certain personal property
- 63-602L · Property exempt from taxation — Intangible personal property
- 63-602M · Property exempt from taxation — Certain secured dues and…
- 63-602N · Property exempt from taxation — Irrigation water and…
- 63-602NN · Property exempt from taxation — Certain business property
- 63-602OO · Property exempt from taxation — oil or gas related wells
- 63-602P · Property exempt from taxation — Facilities for water or air…
- 63-602Q · Property exempt from taxation — Certain cooperative telephone…
- 63-602R · Property exempt from taxation — Agricultural crops
- 63-602S · Property exempt from taxation — Fruits and vegetables held…
- 63-602T · Property exempt from taxation — Personal property…
- 63-602U · Property exempt from taxation — Personal property shipped…
- 63-602V · Property exempt from taxation — Personal property shipped…
- 63-602W · Business inventory exempt from taxation — Business inventory…
- 63-602X · Property exempt from taxation — Casualty loss
- 63-602Y · Property exempt from taxation — Effect of change of status
- 63-602Z · Exemption from occupancy tax
- 63-604 · Land actively devoted to agriculture defined
- 63-605 · Land used to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat