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Idaho property data

Idaho keeps its land records county by county, all 44 of them, each with its own systems. Here's what's public, what's hard to get, and what Deedplat puts on one map.

  • 44Counties
  • Not publicSale prices
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What you can get in Idaho

Idaho makes most property records public, but it doesn't require sale prices to be recorded. The catch is that every county keeps them differently.

Public everywhere

Every county has these, and Deedplat loads them all.

  • Owners and mailing addressesFrom the county Assessor
  • Deeds and mortgagesCounty Clerk, who serves as the county Recorder, in each county
  • Assessed valuesProperty is valued at market value every year, and the assessor must inspect each property at least once every five years.
  • Tax deed salesRun county by county
  • Foreclosure filings and salesCourt filings or recorded notices, depending on the route
  • Lot linesCounty parcel maps

Depends on the town

Cities keep their own building permits and code enforcement records, and those are open under the Idaho Public Records Act.

  • Code violations and condemnations
  • Building permits
  • Rental registration and inspections
  • Zoning maps and ordinances
  • Water and sewer liens

Not public

What no office will hand over, so you know where the line is.

  • Sale pricesIdaho is a non-disclosure state: no law requires buyers or sellers to report the sale price, so prices are public only when someone chooses to share them.
  • Owner phone numbers and emails
  • Rents and leases
  • Active listingsThose live in the MLS
  • Mortgage balancesThe original loan amount is recorded; what's left is not

How property changes hands here

Distressed property reaches the market through a few channels, and they differ by county.

Tax deeds

When property taxes are three years delinquent, the county Treasurer gives notice and the county can take the property by tax deed. The Board of County Commissioners then sells tax-deeded property at a public auction. There is no tax lien certificate sale in Idaho.

Foreclosure, two ways

Most Idaho home loans use a deed of trust, so most foreclosures are non-judicial trustee sales with at least 120 days of mailed notice and no right to redeem after the sale. Court foreclosure is allowed but rarely used.

Transfer tax

No state transfer tax.

Worth knowing

Idaho is one of about a dozen non-disclosure states, so sale prices usually have to come from the MLS, appraisers or the parties to the deal.

Worth knowing

Idaho's homeowner's exemption takes 50 percent of a primary home's value, up to $125,000, off the taxable value. Rentals and second homes do not get it.

Every county in Idaho

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Questions

Are property sale prices public in Idaho?

No. Idaho is a non-disclosure state. Deeds are recorded with the county, but no law requires the price to be reported, so it is usually not in public records.

How do tax sales work in Idaho?

Idaho does not sell tax liens. When taxes are three years delinquent, the county takes the property by tax deed, and the county commissioners sell it at public auction.

Where are deeds and mortgages recorded in Idaho?

With the County Clerk, who also serves as the county Recorder, in the county where the property sits.

How often are Idaho properties reassessed?

Every year at market value. The assessor must physically review each property at least once every five years.

Is foreclosure judicial in Idaho?

Usually not. Most Idaho homes are financed with deeds of trust, so lenders use non-judicial trustee sales with at least 120 days of notice. Court foreclosure is possible but rare.

Can I get records Deedplat doesn't have?

Yes. The Idaho Public Records Act lets anyone request records from cities, counties and state agencies, such as permits and code cases. We file those requests for you, clean up the results and add them to your map.

Sources for this guide

Laws and fees change. We checked these sources in October 2026; confirm with the county before you act.

Every parcel, on one map

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