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Free Idaho Rental Application Form - Fill Online, Sign & Download the PDF

Idaho keeps rental rules light and landlord-friendly: there is no statewide cap on security deposits or application fees, source of income is not protected (state law even bars cities from forcing landlords to accept Section 8), and there is no fair-chance law. A 2024 state law now bars Idaho cities from regulating rents, fees, or deposits, so there is no enforceable local fee cap even in Boise. Fill it out below with plain-English help on every field, then sign and download your completed PDF free.

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Idaho rental application rules to know

•Idaho has no statewide cap on application or screening fees and no receipt or refund requirement.
•There is no enforceable cap on application or screening fees anywhere in Idaho: HB 545 (2024, now Idaho Code § 55-306, effective July 1, 2024) preempted Boise's former $30 cap and receipt rule and bars cities from regulating rents, fees, or deposits.
•Idaho sets no cap on the deposit amount, and the landlord must refund it within 21 days if the lease fixes no time, but never more than 30 days after you move out, with a signed itemized statement of any deductions (Idaho Code § 6-321).
•A landlord cannot keep any part of your deposit for normal wear and tear, and Idaho law adds no double or triple damages for a wrongly withheld deposit (Idaho Code § 6-321).
•Source of income is not protected, and state law bars Idaho cities from requiring landlords to participate in Section 8, so a landlord may legally decline a Housing Choice Voucher (Idaho Code § 55-306).
•The Idaho Human Rights Act covers only race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and disability in housing, but about a dozen cities (including Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Pocatello, and Moscow) add local sexual orientation and gender identity protections (Idaho Code § 67-5909).
•Any fee, including a late fee, must be reasonable and stated in the lease, and a landlord must give 30 days' written notice before raising rent on a month-to-month residential tenancy (Idaho Code § 55-305 and § 55-304).
•For unpaid rent, a landlord must serve a 3-day notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction (Idaho Code § 6-303).

Last reviewed 2026-07-15. General information, not legal advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a cap on rental application fees in Idaho?

No. There is no enforceable cap on application or screening fees anywhere in Idaho. HB 545 (2024, now Idaho Code § 55-306, effective July 1, 2024) preempted Boise's former $30 cap and receipt rule and bars Idaho cities from regulating rents, fees, or deposits.

When do I get my security deposit back in Idaho?

If your lease sets no deadline, the landlord has 21 days; if it does set one, the deadline can be no later than 30 days after you move out. Any amount kept must come with a signed, itemized statement (Idaho Code § 6-321).

Can a landlord keep my deposit for normal wear and tear?

No. Idaho law specifically bars keeping any part of the deposit for normal wear and tear. If a landlord wrongly withholds, you can sue for the amount, though Idaho does not add extra penalty damages (Idaho Code § 6-321).

Can a landlord refuse my Section 8 voucher in Idaho?

Yes. Source of income is not protected, and state law bars Idaho cities from requiring landlords to accept Housing Choice Vouchers, so participation is optional for the landlord (Idaho Code § 55-306).

Does this application ask about criminal history?

Yes. No Idaho state or local law limits asking about criminal records for housing. Note that a blanket automatic denial based on any record can still create Fair Housing Act disparate-impact liability, so individualized review is the safer approach.

How much notice does a landlord need to raise my rent?

For a month-to-month residential tenancy, a landlord must give at least 30 days' written notice before a rent increase takes effect, and any fees charged must be reasonable and set out in the lease (Idaho Code § 55-304 and § 55-305).

More free landlord & tenant forms

For landlords: the tenant application form and the rental verification form.