Record State Tax Relief Drops School District 25 Supplemental Levy to $0 This Year

Local taxpayers living within the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District are seeing significant savings on this year’s property tax bill thanks to an unprecedented tax relief payment provided under Idaho Code 33-911.

This year’s state allocation was large enough to fully fund School District 25’s voter-approved supplemental levy, resulting in a $0 tax impact for local property owners. Although the supplemental levy line will not appear on this year’s tax bill, the levy itself remains essential to district operations. The state’s one-time relief simply covered the cost on behalf of taxpayers for this year only.

With state revenues projected to decline, this level of state funding is not expected to recur, underscoring the continued importance of community support when the levy is up for renewal.

For the current tax year, the State of Idaho allocated $10,124,630 in property tax relief to SD25. In accordance with statute, these funds were applied first to the district’s voter-approved $8.25 million supplemental levy, reducing its tax impact to $0. The remaining $1,874,630 was then applied to the district’s 10-year school plant facilities levy, lowering that obligation to $5,188,916 for the year.

Tax Relief and Its Impact on Local Property Owners

Because the supplemental levy was fully funded by the state’s tax relief payment, local taxpayers will not pay toward the supplemental levy this year, despite the levy’s longstanding community support. On the local tax rolls for close to 70 years, the supplemental levy was last approved by voters in November 2024 and will be up for renewal in 2026.

The redirected balance also reduced the cost of the plant facilities levy, resulting in additional savings for property owners. The ten-year school plant facility levy was last voter approved in March 2020.

Superintendent Douglas Howell emphasized that this outcome demonstrates the Legislature’s commitment to providing tax relief for Idahoans. “We appreciate legislators for making this investment in property tax relief,” Dr. Howell noted. “This year’s funding reduces the burden on local taxpayers while ensuring the district can continue meeting the educational needs of our learners.”

A One-Time Savings Continued Voter Support Still Critical

While the district is grateful for this year’s relief, state revenue projections are trending downward, and current forecasts indicate this level of property tax relief is unlikely to occur again in the near future.

It is important for taxpayers to understand that:

The supplemental levy remains a vital source of funding for SD25’s day-to-day operations. These funds support essential services that are not fully covered by state funding, including staffing, safety, classroom support, and academic programming.

Moving forward, the district will continue to count on the community’s strong commitment to maintain its legacy of high-quality educational opportunities for learners.

 What Supplemental and Plant Facility Levies Support

Supplemental Levy
Funds basic operational needs that are not covered by the state, such as personnel, transportation, classroom materials, and instructional support.

School Plant Facilities Levy
Provides long-term funding for maintenance, repairs, safety improvements, and facility upgrades across district schools.

Commitment to Responsible Stewardship

PCSD 25 remains committed to transparent and responsible financial planning. This year’s tax savings reflect careful adherence to state law and the district’s commitment to minimizing the burden on taxpayers whenever possible.

The district will continue to monitor state revenue projections and communicate clearly with the community as the next levy renewal cycle approaches.

For more information, visit the PCSD 25 local tax impact website.