Eviction in Ada County (Boise), Idaho

Where eviction cases are filed in Ada County (Boise), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Ada County (Boise)

Eviction court: Ada County District Court - Magistrate Division (Fourth Judicial District) — Magistrate Division of District Court (Idaho) Court page
Filing fee: $166 to file an unlawful detainer (eviction); $136 to file an answer/response Idaho Court Assistance Office - Housing forms (Idaho Supreme Court filing fee schedule, I.R.C.P. Appendix A)
Notice before filing (state law): 3 days' written notice demanding payment of the amount due or possession. The notice must state the amount due and the tenant's post-judgment removal period (72 hours for residential tenants). Notice may be served within one year after rent is due. Idaho rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,655/month HUD
Renter households: 59,144 (29% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Ada County (Boise)

Eviction cases in Ada County (Boise) are heard by the Ada County District Court - Magistrate Division (Fourth Judicial District) (Magistrate Division of District Court (Idaho)).

Ada County Courthouse — 200 W Front Street, Boise, ID 83702; Court Assistance Office Room 1171; courts (208) 287-6900 · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center

The Ada County Court Assistance Office (Room 1171) offers walk-in form review 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. weekdays but cannot give legal advice. Court self-help eviction forms cover only nonpayment of rent. The records link is the Daily Court Calendar search. Parties may stipulate to shield eviction records from public disclosure (forms CAO UD 4-1/4-2).

How much it costs to file an eviction in Ada County (Boise)

$166 to file an unlawful detainer (eviction); $136 to file an answer/response

Statewide fees. A fee waiver may be requested by verified application to the court (I.R.C.P. 10.1); see https://adacounty.id.gov/clerk/court-assistance/fee-waiver/.

Source: Idaho Court Assistance Office - Housing forms (Idaho Supreme Court filing fee schedule, I.R.C.P. Appendix A)

How eviction cases work locally

Shielding eviction records	Ada County provides forms for a stipulation and order to shield eviction records from public disclosure (Idaho Code 6-303A). Source: Official source

The Idaho eviction process

Idaho state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Ada County (Boise):

Serve written notice: 3-day notice to pay or quit (nonpayment), 3-day notice to cure or quit (lease violation), or at least one month's notice to end a tenancy at will
File a verified unlawful detainer complaint
Nonpayment/drug cases (land 5 acres or less): court sets trial within 12 days of filing; summons, complaint and trial notice served at least 5 days before trial
Other cases: tenant has 21 days to answer (AG manual)
Judgment for possession; the tenant may be granted only a 2-day continuance unless security is posted
Residential tenant has 72 hours after judgment to remove belongings; sheriff restores possession under a writ of restitution

Full Idaho eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Ada County (Boise)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,170
1 bedroom	$1,381
2 bedrooms	$1,655
3 bedrooms	$2,318
4 bedrooms	$2,772

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Ada County (Boise): $1,577/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified.

Eviction help in Ada County (Boise)

Free legal help

Idaho Legal Aid Services — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income tenants; listed by the Ada County Court Assistance Office (idaholegalaid.org).

Rental assistance

Our Path Home — Housing crisis hotline 208-336-HOME (4663)
Ada County Indigent Services — Rent and utility assistance; (208) 287-7960

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Ada County (Boise)?

Eviction cases in Ada County (Boise) are filed with the Ada County District Court - Magistrate Division (Fourth Judicial District).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Ada County (Boise)?

$166 to file an unlawful detainer (eviction); $136 to file an answer/response.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Ada County (Boise)?

Idaho Legal Aid Services; Our Path Home; Ada County Indigent Services.

What is the fair market rent in Ada County (Boise)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,655 per month (1-bedroom: $1,381).

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.