Eviction in Canyon County, Idaho
Where eviction cases are filed in Canyon County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Canyon County
- Eviction court
- Third Judicial District Court, Canyon County - Magistrate Division — Magistrate division of district court
- Filing fee
- $166.00 to file an unlawful detainer / eviction case in the Magistrate Division Idaho Supreme Court - Appendix A, Filing Fee Schedule, District Court and Magistrate Division (effective July 12, 2024)
- 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
- 21,053 (24% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
Where eviction cases are filed in Canyon County
Eviction cases in Canyon County are heard by the Third Judicial District Court, Canyon County - Magistrate Division (Magistrate division of district court).
Unlawful detainer (eviction) cases are filed in the Magistrate Division. Canyon County offers a pre-filing eviction mediation appointment through its online scheduling page. Writs of restitution are executed by the Canyon County Sheriff's Office Civil Section (1203 Albany Street, Caldwell, ID 83605; (208) 454-7510; ccsocivil@canyoncounty.id.gov).
How much it costs to file an eviction in Canyon County
$166.00 to file an unlawful detainer / eviction case in the Magistrate Division
Statewide fee. Canyon County Sheriff's fees (updated 6/23/26, due in advance; check or money order, no cards): summons and other civil papers $71.00 per person per case number; writ of restitution (evictions/move-outs) $196.00 (https://www.canyoncounty.id.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Civil-Service-Fees-and-Requirements.pdf).
How eviction cases work locally
| Pre-filing eviction mediation | Canyon County lists a 'pre-filing eviction mediation appointment' on its Schedule Me page. Source: Official source |
|---|---|
| Sheriff service and writ of restitution | Sheriff's fees are due in advance by check or money order payable to CCSO: $71.00 per person per case for a summons; $196.00 for a writ of restitution. Source: Official source |
The Idaho eviction process
Idaho state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Canyon County:
- 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 Canyon County
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 Canyon County: $1,347/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; evictions follow Idaho Code title 6, ch. 3 and title 55, ch. 2.
Other Idaho counties
Related
- Idaho landlord-tenant law
- How long an eviction takes in Idaho
- Idaho eviction notice periods
- Notice deadline calculator
- How to evict a tenant in Idaho (landlords)
Frequently asked questions
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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.