Idaho 3-Day Eviction Notice Overview
Idaho Is a 3-Day Notice State
Idaho uses a 3-day notice under I.C. 6-303.
Idaho Code Title 6, Chapter 3 governs unlawful detainer proceedings. The 3-day notice applies to non-payment (I.C. 6-303(2)), assignee or subtenant holdovers (I.C. 6-303(3)), waste or nuisance (I.C. 6-303(4)), and using the property for unlawful purposes (I.C. 6-303(5)). Idaho counts calendar days, including weekends and holidays.
3 Days
Notice period
$75-$166
Filing fee
I.C.
Governing law
2-4 Wks
Court process
Idaho's Actual Notice Period
Idaho requires a 3 days notice under I.C. 6-303. Using the wrong notice period is one of the most common grounds for dismissal in Magistrate Court.
3 Days Notice (I.C. 6-303)
The landlord must deliver a written notice giving the tenant the required time to pay rent or vacate. The notice must state the exact amount of past-due rent. If the tenant pays in full within the notice period, the notice is void and the tenancy continues.
Idaho Legal Requirements
- Written Notice: Must be in writing under Idaho law
- Rent Amount: State the exact dollar amount of past-due rent owed
- Notice Period: Allow 3 days for the tenant to pay or vacate
- Property Address: Include the complete rental property address
- Tenant Names: Include all tenants named on the lease agreement
- Proper Service: Use an approved service method under Idaho law
How to Serve an Eviction Notice in Idaho
Personal Delivery
Hand the notice directly to the tenant. Use a witness or process server to document delivery
Posting and Mailing
If personal delivery fails, post the notice on the door and mail a copy by certified or first-class mail
Wait the Full Notice Period
Allow the full 3 days to pass. The day of service does not count as day one
File in Magistrate Court
After the notice period expires without payment, file the eviction complaint with proof of service
Idaho Eviction Timeline
After the notice period expires, the landlord files in Magistrate Court. The court issues a summons and schedules a hearing, typically within 7 to 21 days. If the landlord prevails, the court enters a judgment for possession, and the sheriff or constable executes the writ.
Total timeline from initial notice to physical removal is typically 2-4 wks for uncontested cases. Contested cases with defenses, counterclaims, or appeals can add several weeks to the process.
Idaho Court Fees & Costs
| Fee / Cost | Typical Amount |
|---|---|
| Court Filing Fee | $75-$166 |
| Service of Process | $25 - $75 |
| Writ of Possession | $30 - $75 |
| Attorney Fees (if hired) | $500 - $2,500 |
Sample Idaho Eviction Notice
Below is a preview of a Idaho-compliant notice under I.C. 6-303.
3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
STATE OF IDAHO
Pursuant to I.C. 6-303
TO TENANT(S):
Name: [Tenant Full Name]
PREMISES:
Address: [Address, City, ID ZIP]
RENT DUE:
$[Amount] for [Period]
IDAHO COMPLIANCE
This notice complies with I.C. 6-303. Idaho is a 3-day notice state.