Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.
Idaho eviction at a glance
| Court | Magistrate division of the district court in the county |
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Idaho evictions are heard in the magistrate division of the district court in the county. Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by Idaho Code §6-303(2).
Step by step
- Notice for unpaid rent. A 3-day written notice demanding the rent or possession. (Idaho Code §6-303(2))
- File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the magistrate division of the district court in the county. Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Idaho Court Assistance Office)
- Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (Idaho Court Assistance Office)
Statewide fees
| Eviction filing fee | Not verified Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published |
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| Service of process and writ / removal | Not verified Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable |
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.
About the missing details
Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Idaho hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the magistrate division of the district court to confirm before you file.
General information
Not specific to Idaho
Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.
Closest place with verified data
King County, WA (about 419 miles away): residential unlawful detainer filing fee $135
Call or visit the official office
Idaho Court Assistance Office · Official website
Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.
Know the current fee? Tell us. We check every tip against an official source before publishing it.
Official resources
All Idaho counties
Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.
- Ada County
- Adams County
- Bannock County
- Bear Lake County
- Benewah County
- Bingham County
- Blaine County
- Boise County
- Bonner County
- Bonneville County
- Boundary County
- Butte County
- Camas County
- Canyon County
- Caribou County
- Cassia County
- Clark County
- Clearwater County
- Custer County
- Elmore County
- Franklin County
- Fremont County
- Gem County
- Gooding County
- Idaho County
- Jefferson County
- Jerome County
- Kootenai County
- Latah County
- Lemhi County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Madison County
- Minidoka County
- Nez Perce County
- Oneida County
- Owyhee County
- Payette County
- Power County
- Shoshone County
- Teton County
- Twin Falls County
- Valley County
- Washington County
Frequently asked
Which court handles evictions in Idaho?
Magistrate division of the district court in the county.
How much notice does a Idaho landlord have to give?
A 3-day written notice demanding the rent or possession.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Idaho?
Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.