Eviction in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene), Idaho

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

Quick facts: eviction in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)

Eviction court: Idaho District Court, First Judicial District - Kootenai County — District Court (magistrate division) Court page
Filing fee: $166 to file an unlawful detainer (eviction for non-payment of rent); $136 to file an answer/response Idaho Court Assistance Office - Housing forms, Filing Fees
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): $1,547/month HUD
Renter households: 20,438 (29% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)

Eviction cases in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene) are heard by the Idaho District Court, First Judicial District - Kootenai County (District Court (magistrate division)).

Court Assistance Office, Kootenai County Justice Building — 324 W. Garden Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (phone 208-446-1225) · website

Court eviction page · Self-help center

The First Judicial District Court Assistance Office (208-446-1225, d1cao@idcourts.gov) helps with landlord-tenant eviction for nonpayment of rent or forcible detainer, tenant repairs, and answers/responses - form review, not legal advice. In-person help in Coeur d'Alene is by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Idaho self-help site links the iCourt portal (mycourts.idaho.gov) for case records.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)

$166 to file an unlawful detainer (eviction for non-payment of rent); $136 to file an answer/response

Statewide fees. Ask the clerk about a fee waiver if you cannot afford the fee.

Source: Idaho Court Assistance Office - Housing forms, Filing Fees

The Idaho eviction process

Idaho state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene):

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 Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Coeur d'Alene, ID MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,103
1 bedroom	$1,302
2 bedrooms	$1,547
3 bedrooms	$2,152
4 bedrooms	$2,595

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene): $1,492/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)

Free legal help

Idaho Legal Aid Services — All Idaho Legal Aid offices and hotlines can be reached at one statewide number: 208-746-7541. Free civil help for eligible low-income Idahoans.

Rental assistance

Kootenai County Assistance — County emergency assistance for Kootenai County residents, including rent to avoid eviction and utilities; a last-resort program requiring an application and interview, no fee to apply. 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene; 208-446-1880; Mon-Fri 9-5.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)?

Eviction cases in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene) are filed with the Idaho District Court, First Judicial District - Kootenai County.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)?

$166 to file an unlawful detainer (eviction for non-payment of rent); $136 to file an answer/response.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)?

Idaho Legal Aid Services; Kootenai County Assistance.

What is the fair market rent in Kootenai County (Coeur d'Alene)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,547 per month (1-bedroom: $1,302).

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.