Tenant Rulebook
General information from state law and official guides, not legal advice. Cities and counties can add their own rules.

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Landlord and tenant rules in Idaho

The statewide rules on deposits, notice, entry and rent in Idaho, mainly from the Idaho Code Title 6, Chapter 3 and Title 55, Chapters 2 and 3, as summarized in the Attorney General's Landlord and Tenant Manual. Checked 29 October 2026.

Security deposits and fees

Security deposit limit

No limit1

The Attorney General's manual says Idaho does not limit the amount of a security deposit.

Deposit return deadline

21 days (30 days at most)1,2Idaho Code 6-321

The landlord must return the deposit, or a written list of deductions with any refund, within 21 days unless the lease sets another time, and in every case within 30 days after the tenant moves out.

Interest on deposits

Not yet confirmed

We have not confirmed this from an official source, so we show no figure.

Late fees

Must be reasonable and in the lease1,3Idaho Code 55-305

Fees, including late fees, must be reasonable and may not be more than the amount set in the rental agreement. This applies to agreements made or renewed on or after July 1, 2023.

Notice, entry and rent

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy

1 month1

The Attorney General's manual says either side can end a month-to-month lease with at least one month's advance written notice.

Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy

1 month1,4Idaho Code 55-208

A landlord must give written notice allowing at least one month before the tenant has to leave.

Notice of a rent increase

30 days1,5Idaho Code 55-304(2)

For residential leases, the landlord must give written notice at least 30 days before a rent increase takes effect.

Statewide rent limits

None1

The Attorney General's manual says Idaho does not restrict the amount of rent landlords can charge.

Landlord entry

Not yet confirmed

We have not confirmed this from an official source, so we show no figure.

Notice for unpaid rent

3 days1,6Idaho Code 6-303(2)

For unpaid rent, the landlord must give written notice demanding payment and allow three days before filing an eviction.

Many cities and counties add their own rules, such as rent stabilization or longer notice periods, and a lease can give a tenant more protection than the law requires. Check your local housing office or a legal aid group before you act.

Sources

  1. Landlord and Tenant Manual (July 2026), Idaho Office of the Attorney General, 2026-07official
  2. Idaho Code 6-321, Idaho Legislatureofficial
  3. Idaho Code 55-305, Idaho Legislatureofficial
  4. Idaho Code 55-208, Idaho Legislatureofficial
  5. Idaho Code 55-304, Idaho Legislatureofficial
  6. Idaho Code 6-303, Idaho Legislatureofficial

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