Closing Costs

Closing Costs Calculator for Nampa, Idaho

By TitleThrive Editorial

Updated March 16, 2026

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Quick Answer

To estimate closing costs in Nampa, multiply the purchase price by 2% to 5% for buyer costs. Nampa is in Canyon County where escrow rates are $3.00 to $3.50 per $1,000 (Idaho DOI filed rates). Recording fees: $15 deeds, $45 mortgages (Idaho Code § 31-3205). No transfer tax. On a $340,000 home: buyers pay approximately $6,800 to $10,000; sellers pay $20,000 to $27,000 including commissions.

Idaho home used to estimate closing costs in Nampa

Calculating Closing Costs in Nampa

Nampa is in Canyon County — the same rate structure as Ada County, with ten title companies filing with the Idaho DOI. Here’s how to estimate your specific costs on a Nampa purchase.

Buyer Cost Calculation

For a $340,000 home, $272,000 loan (80% LTV), $3.00/thousand rate:

Lender’s title insurance: $272,000 ÷ 1,000 × $3.00 + $150 – $100 simultaneous = $866

Loan origination (0.75%): $2,040

Appraisal: $500

Inspection: $400

Recording: $15 + $45 = $60 (Idaho Code § 31-3205)

Prepaid items: $2,400

Buyer total: approximately $6,266 (1.8%)

At $3.50/thousand (companies filing at $3.50): lender’s insurance increases to $1,002 — $136 more.

Seller Cost Calculation

Owner’s title insurance: $340,000 ÷ 1,000 × $3.00 + $150 = $1,170

Commissions (5.5%): $18,700

Escrow share: $550

Mortgage release: $15 (Idaho Code § 31-3205)

Prorated taxes: $1,000 (estimate)

Transfer tax: $0 — Idaho has none

Seller total: approximately $21,435 (6.3%)

Canyon County Rate Options

Per Idaho DOI 2025 Filed Short Term Escrow Rates: eight companies at $3.00/thousand, two at $3.50/thousand (two national underwriters). Choosing $3.00 over $3.50 saves $170 on a $340,000 transaction — same coverage, lower price.

Discounts

Simultaneous issue: $100 off. Reissue: up to 40% off the owner’s premium within 2 years (per IDAPA 18.05.01.013). Seller concessions: up to 3% of purchase price on conventional loans.

Fact-checked by TitleThrive Editorial

Sources & Citations
  1. Idaho Department of Insurance — 2025 Filed Short Term Escrow Rates, Canyon County
  2. Idaho Code § 31-3205 — County Recording Fees

Rates and fees referenced in this article are based on data filed with the applicable state department of insurance. Filed rates are subject to change. This content is for educational purposes and does not constitute a title insurance quote, legal advice, or financial advice. Contact a licensed title company for current rates specific to your transaction. Learn about our editorial standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are closing costs on a $340,000 home in Nampa?

Buyers: approximately $6,300 to $10,000 (1.8% to 3% before prepaid items). Sellers: approximately $21,000 to $27,000 including commissions. Based on Canyon County's $3.00/thousand filed rate per Idaho DOI.

Are Nampa closing costs the same as Boise?

The rate structure is nearly identical — Canyon and Ada counties share the same $3.00 to $3.50/thousand range with similar company counts. Nampa's lower home prices mean lower absolute costs.

Is there a transfer tax in Canyon County?

No. Idaho has no real estate transfer tax at any level.

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