FAQ's

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) serves as the governing body for County government, with final budget authority for all County departments. Additionally, they oversee the daily operations of departments that are not directly under the authority of the other six elected officials in the County. The BOCC meet in a public meeting forum each Tuesday to take official action on County business, and conduct Planning Deliberation meetings each Wednesday. The Board also sits as the Board of Equalization to consider property assessment appeals and various tax-related issues.

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) sits as the Board of Equalization (BOE) at times designated by Idaho Code 63-501 to consider tax exemption applications and property assessment appeals. Application forms for tax exemptions can be found here; property assessment appeals may be found in the Commissioners Office.

The BOCC meets in an administrative capacity on a daily basis, as necessary to conduct the business of the County. Official actions of the BOCC take place at the Public Meeting each Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., as well as Planning Deliberations held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., and at various public hearings. Agendas and Minutes of Meetings can be found here.

Typical Public Meeting agenda items include contracts, ordinances, various resolutions, grant applications/agreements, advisory board appointments, and liquor license applications.

Meetings can be requested by phone at (208) 446-1600, or by using a Meeting Request Form. Due to public records law, it is necessary to provide the requested information concerning meetings before a meeting can be scheduled.

Idaho Code 31-702 requires that a person reside within the county for one year prior to election, and in the district for which they are seeking office for 90 days prior to election. The commissioners serve as a board, requiring a quorum of two members for decisions.

Applications can be downloaded here. Questions about membership requirements may be directed to kcbocc@kcgov.us.

Kootenai County Ordinance No. 174-A, Section 3.(s), requires a kennel license in circumstances where a person maintains five (5) or more dogs, six months of age or older. Kennel license applications are available here. or by calling (208) 446-1600.

Tax exemption applications must be received at the Commissioners' Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 4th Monday in June of each year. Applications are available here, or by calling (208) 446-1600.

Idaho Code allows for appeal of the current year property value to the Board of Equalization until the 4th Monday of June each year. Appeals must be filed on the form provided by the County Commissioners, which may be requested at kcbocc@kcgov.us, or (208) 446-1600.

County Commissioners have authority to waive delinquent taxes and/or penalty and interest in circumstances where a temporary hardship is found to exist. Applications may be obtained through the Commissioners' Office at (208) 446-1600.

The County Treasurer maintains a listing of properties that have been taken to tax deed, and did not sell at public auction. Once these properties have been through the auction process, the County may accept sealed bids from individuals interested in purchasing the property. The most recent list can be viewed here.

Information about current openings at the County and job application forms may be obtained here. They are also available at the Information Center, located on the main floor of the County Administration Building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene.

The State Department of Labor is located at 1221 W. Ironwood Drive, and they have a 24-hour job listing information line at (208) 769-1550.

The County does not issue business licenses, but does record "doing business as" documents. Business owners may contact the County Planning Department to determine zoning requirements, and if they are located within a city limits, they should contact that particular city to inquire about licensing.