Idaho Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
What happens after the notice in Idaho
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Idaho’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Idaho an eviction lawsuit is a(n) unlawful detainer action. — Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Manual (July 2026), 'Unlawful Detainer Action' (Idaho Code Title 6, ch. 3; § 6-303) ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court (Magistrate Division). — Idaho Supreme Court, I.R.C.P. Appendix A – Filing Fee Schedule, District Court and Magistrate Division (eff. July 12, 2024), Category A (Magistrate Division), item 12 ↗
- How to serve the notice. Personal delivery; if tenant absent, leave copy with a competent person at the residence and mail a copy; if none found, post conspicuously, leave copy with any resident, and mail to rental address. — Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Manual (July 2026), 'Proper Service of the Notice' (summarizing Idaho Code § 6-304) ↗
- Filing fee. $166.00 statewide (Magistrate Division Category A filing, which lists 'Unlawful detainer / Eviction') — Idaho Supreme Court, I.R.C.P. Appendix A – Filing Fee Schedule (eff. July 12, 2024) ↗
- Official guidance. Idaho publishes its own instructions for the court step; read them before filing. — Idaho Supreme Court – Self-Help (Court Assistance Office; forms at courtselfhelp.idaho.gov) ↗
- No self-help. Landlords may not use self-help (shut off utilities, change locks, confiscate property); only lawful eviction proceedings are permitted. — Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Manual (July 2026), 'Unlawful Evictions' ↗
Each point links to the Idaho source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Idaho notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 3 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- 3 days
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: Idaho Code § 6-303; § 55-208 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Idaho notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Idaho law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Idaho eviction rules before serving.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Idaho demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Idaho small claims court, where the limit is $5,000.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Idaho?
In Idaho, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 3 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: Idaho Code § 6-303; § 55-208. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
How do I serve the notice in Idaho?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Idaho’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Idaho.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Idaho?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the District Court (Magistrate Division) (the case is called a(n) unlawful detainer action). Source: Idaho Supreme Court, I.R.C.P. Appendix A – Filing Fee Schedule, District Court and Magistrate Division (eff. July 12, 2024), Category A (Magistrate Division), item 12.
How must an eviction notice be served in Idaho?
Personal delivery; if tenant absent, leave copy with a competent person at the residence and mail a copy; if none found, post conspicuously, leave copy with any resident, and mail to rental address. Source: Idaho Attorney General, Landlord and Tenant Manual (July 2026), 'Proper Service of the Notice' (summarizing Idaho Code § 6-304).
What does it cost to file an eviction in Idaho?
$166.00 statewide (Magistrate Division Category A filing, which lists 'Unlawful detainer / Eviction') Source: Idaho Supreme Court, I.R.C.P. Appendix A – Filing Fee Schedule (eff. July 12, 2024).
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How Idaho compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Idaho: Idaho Code § 6-303; § 55-208 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 3 days — below the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 15 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Montana (3 days), Nevada (7 days), Oregon (10 days), Utah (3 days), Washington (14 days), Wyoming (3 days).
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Notice to cure a lease violation: 3 days — well under the national median of 14 days across the 38 states with a statutory rule.
Ranked #35 of 38 states (tied with 3) — higher means more time to fix the violation.
3 other states use the same figure.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Montana (14 days), Nevada (5 days), Oregon (30 days), Utah (3 days), Washington (10 days), Wyoming (3 days).
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Montana (30 days), Nevada (30 days), Oregon (30 days), Utah (15 days), Washington (20 days), Wyoming (30 days).
The rest of what Idaho requires
The figures below are Idaho's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Idaho page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Idaho Code §6-321 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 21 days after move-out Idaho Code §6-321 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Idaho Code §6-321 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $5,000 Idaho Code §1-2301 (limit); §1-2307 (attorney bar — pre-2000 numbering was §1-2308) ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims Department of the Magistrate Division of the District Court · filing fee $69 Idaho Code §1-2301 (limit); §1-2307 (attorney bar — pre-2000 numbering was §1-2308) ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Idaho Statutes ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Idaho ITD (Form ITD 3738) / DMV.ORG ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization recommended Idaho Code §15-12-105 (form §15-12-301) ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Idaho Code § 30-25-102(9) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Recorder (the elected county clerk serves ex officio as auditor and recorder, Idaho Code § 31-2001) · no witnesses Idaho Code § 55-601 ↗
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