Idaho § 43-609 - Lien of taxes
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 43-609 — Lien of taxes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-609. Lien of taxes
All taxes for interest on and for the redemption of such refunding bonds shall be a lien on the taxable property of the district prior to all other liens, except the lien of general, state, county and school district taxes. Taxes levied for the payment of interest shall be payable in cash only, or by means of interest coupons detached from the refunding bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, and maturing during the year in which such taxes are by law made payable; taxes levied for the payment of principal indebtedness shall be payable in cash only, or by means of refunding bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, and maturing during the year in which such taxes are by law made payable. All taxes for interest shall be kept by the treasurer of the district as a special fund, to be used in payment of interest only; and all taxes for the redemption of such refunding bonds shall be kept by such district treasurer as a special fund, to be used for the redemption only of the principal of such refunding bonds.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 43-609
What does Idaho Statutes § 43-609 cover?
Section 43-609 ("Lien of taxes") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 43-609?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 43-609 apply to my situation?
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