Wage Garnishment in Idaho
How much of your paycheck can be garnished in Idaho and how to claim an exemption.
Short answer: Follows the federal limit: the lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings or the amount by which weekly disposable earnings exceed 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage. Idaho Code § 11-207
| Wage garnishment limit | Follows the federal limit: the lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings or the amount by which weekly disposable earnings exceed 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage. Support orders, Chapter 13 bankruptcy orders and tax debts are not subject to this limit. Source: Idaho Code § 11-207 |
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| Claiming an exemption | After a levy or garnishment, the debtor completes the claim of exemption form and delivers or mails it to the sheriff within 14 days after the sheriff delivers or mails the levy papers. A mailed claim must reach the sheriff within the 14 days. The sheriff sends a copy to the creditor, who may contest it at a hearing. Source: Idaho Code § 11-203(a) |
Where to get help in Idaho
- Idaho Department of Finance, Consumer Finance Bureau (licenses collection agencies)
- File a complaint or claim
More Idaho debt & collections
- Statute of Limitations on Debt in Idaho
- How to Respond to a Debt Collection Lawsuit in Idaho
- What Creditors Can't Take in Idaho
- Medical Debt Protections in Idaho
- All Idaho debt & collections rules
FAQ
How much of my wages can be garnished in Idaho?
Follows the federal limit: the lesser of 25% of weekly disposable earnings or the amount by which weekly disposable earnings exceed 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage. Support orders, Chapter 13 bankruptcy orders and tax debts are not subject to this limit.
How do I stop a garnishment or claim an exemption in Idaho?
After a levy or garnishment, the debtor completes the claim of exemption form and delivers or mails it to the sheriff within 14 days after the sheriff delivers or mails the levy papers. A mailed claim must reach the sheriff within the 14 days. The sheriff sends a copy to the creditor, who may contest it at a hearing.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.