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Legal help in Idaho: get back what you're owed

Nine free guides for Idaho, in one place: the key facts and deadlines from each, and a direct link to the full guide. Start with the problem you have.

Small Claims Map

Small claims court in Idaho

If someone owes you money and won't pay, you can sue without a lawyer.

Most you can sue for
$15,000
Court
small claims court
Filing fee
$69
Lawyers
No lawyers

Facts from Small Claims Map. About this topic

Tenant Rights Map

Renters' rights in Idaho

If you rent, state law sets how fast a deposit comes back, what the landlord must repair and the notice before an eviction case.

Deadline to return a deposit
21 days (lease: up to 30)
Security deposit limit
No statewide limit
Notice before an eviction case for unpaid rent
3 days
Notice before the landlord enters
No statute

Facts from Tenant Rights Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Wage Claim Map

Unpaid wages in Idaho

If your employer didn't pay you, a state office may collect it for free.

File a wage claim with
Idaho Department of Labor
Minimum wage (2026)
$7.25
Final paycheck if fired
Payday or 10 business days
Deadline to file a wage claim
2 years

Facts from Wage Claim Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Lemon Car Map

Lemon law in Idaho

If a new car keeps going back to the shop for the same defect, the maker may owe you a refund or a replacement.

Lemon law period
24 mo / 24,000 mi
What makes it a lemon
4 repairs · 1 if unsafe · 30 business days
Covers used cars
No
Before you sue
Required

Facts from Lemon Car Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Tax Appeal Map

Property tax appeals in Idaho

If your home's assessed value is too high, you can appeal it, but only within a short window.

Deadline to appeal
4th Monday of June (county BOE)
Where you appeal first
County Board of Equalization (BOE) appeal
Median effective tax rate
0.49%
Median yearly tax on a home
$2,038

Closed for 2026The 2026 appeal deadline for regular assessment notices passed on June 22, 2026, and county board decisions came out in July. Notices for 2027 go out by June 7, 2027, and the next appeal deadline is June 28, 2027. If you got a later notice for new construction or newly found property, a later deadline applies; check your notice. (as of October 21, 2026)

Facts from Tax Appeal Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Exemption Map

Property tax exemptions in Idaho

If you own and live in your home, you may qualify for breaks that lower your property tax. You usually have to apply.

Homestead exemption
$125,000
Homestead deadline
See the guide
Senior break
Yes
Disabled veterans
See the rules

Facts from Exemption Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Owed Map

Unclaimed money in Idaho

Old bank accounts, deposits, refunds and checks end up with the state. Searching and claiming is free.

Official search
Idaho Unclaimed Property (YourMoney.Idaho.gov)
Held by the state
See the guide
Cost to search and claim
Free
On MissingMoney.com
Yes

Facts from Owed Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Divorce Law Map

Divorce in Idaho

Before you can file, one of you usually must have lived in the state for a set time, and many states make you wait before the divorce is final.

Residency before you can file
6 weeks
Waiting period
See the guide
Filing fee
$207

Facts from Divorce Law Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Debt Collector Map

Debt collectors in Idaho

A collector can sue you only for a limited time, and state law limits how much of your pay it can take after a judgment. You can dispute the debt in writing.

Time limit to sue on a debt
5 years (written contract), 4 years (open account)
Wage garnishment limit
25% (federal limit)
State license for collectors
Yes

Facts from Debt Collector Map, checked Oct 2026. About this topic

Deadlines at a glance in Idaho

Short forms of each guide's rule. Every deadline has details (when the clock starts, exceptions, how to count days): read the full rule in the guide before you rely on it. “See the guide” means our data has no short form for it.

Deadlines at a glance in Idaho
TopicDeadline or time limitRuleGuide
Small claims courtDeadline to sue: written contract5 yearsSmall Claims Map
Small claims courtDeadline to sue: verbal agreement4 yearsSmall Claims Map
Small claims courtDeadline to sue: property damage3 yearsSmall Claims Map
Renters' rightsDeadline to return a deposit21 days (lease: up to 30)Tenant Rights Map
Renters' rightsNotice before an eviction case for unpaid rent3 daysTenant Rights Map
Unpaid wagesDeadline to file a wage claim2 yearsWage Claim Map
Unpaid wagesFinal paycheck if firedPayday or 10 business daysWage Claim Map
Lemon lawLemon law period24 mo / 24,000 miLemon Car Map
Lemon lawDeadlineA lawsuit must be filed within 3 years of the vehicle's original delivery.Lemon Car Map
Property tax appealsDeadline to appeal4th Monday of June (county BOE)Tax Appeal Map
Property tax exemptionsHomestead deadlineSee the guideExemption Map
Unclaimed moneyDeadline to claimSee the guideOwed Map
DivorceResidency before you can file6 weeksDivorce Law Map
DivorceWaiting periodSee the guideDivorce Law Map
Debt collectorsTime limit to sue on a debt5 years (written contract), 4 years (open account)Debt Collector Map

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