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1. Where can I get information about leasing space at the airport?
2. Where can I find contact information for the airport?
3. What is the phone number for the Operations Duty Phone?
4. Do you offer online tiedown payments?
5. What airlines fly in to the Coeur d'Alene Airport?

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1. What is an occupancy tax?
2. How are the taxes on my property determined?
3. What is the annual tax cycle?
4. How does the Assessor determine the value on my property?
5. Why do property values change?
6. How do I contact the taxing districts listed on my assessment notice?
7. How do I find out the name of a property owner and other details about the property?
8. Can I see a map of my property? May I purchase a copy?
9. What do the categories or group code numbers shown on the assessment notice mean?
10. How do I change the name of the owner(s) on my property?
11. How do I correct the acreage on my property?
12. How do I correct or change the boundaries of my property, such as a lot line adjustment?
13. How do I convert my manufactured home into real property? Can I reverse a manufactured home from real property to personal property?
14. How do I change the location of my manufactured home? How do I change ownership on my manufactured home?
15. How many taxing districts are there?

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1. What is Personal Property?
2. What Personal Property is assessed?
3. What if someone does not report personal property?
4. At what value is personal property assessed?
5. How are my personal property taxes determined?
6. What if I close or sell my business?

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1. How do I qualify lands for the timber program, and when?
2. What does contiguous parcels or acres mean?
3. What is entailed in the application? And how often do we need to apply?
4. What is the difference between the Land Productivity and Bare Land and Yield timber options?
5. What is needed in a Management Plan and who can prepare it?
6. What if I just want to let my land grow "natural"?
7. What if I'm not able to do any work and cannot afford to hire assistance to prepare a management plan?
8. Can I build a house on my timberland without losing the timber classification?
9. If I do not have much knowledge about timber management, how can I learn about it?

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1. Can I Have Multiple AG/Timber Categories on One Parcel?
2. Do Bees Qualify for the Grazing Exemption?
3. Do I Have to Re-Apply Each Year?
4. Do Wildlife Preserves or Conservation Agreements/Easements Qualify for an Exemption?
5. How Can I Measure How Many Acres I Have of Cropland/Pasture?
6. How Do I Know I Am Receiving the Agricultural Exemption?
7. How Do I Know Which Agricultural Form To Fill Out?
8. How Is Grazing Acreage Qualified?
9. How Will My Land Be Assessed Once I Am Accepted Into The Program?
10. What Are The CRP And FSA Programs?
11. What Documents Suffice As Proof Of Income If My Parcel Is 5 Acres Or Less?
12. What Does Contiguous Mean?
13. Where Can I Find My AIN# Or Parcel#?
14. Why Is My Phone Number Required On The Application?
15. Will I Have To Pay a Yield Tax At Any Point On Agricultural Ground?
16. For Questions Or More Information

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1. What is the function of the Board of County Commissioners?
2. What is the function of the Board of Equalization?
3. When does the Board of County Commissioners meet?
4. What is the difference between an 'Open' meeting and a 'Closed' meeting?
5. How can I meet with the Board of County Commissioners?
6. Which Commissioner represents which District?
7. What are the advisory boards used by the County?
8. How many dogs can I have before I need a kennel license, and how do I go about getting one?
9. How do I apply for Tax Exemption on properties?
10. How do I appeal my property assessed value?
11. What is a Hardship Exemption?
12. Where can I get a list of properties that did not sell at the Tax Deed sale?
13. Where can I get a County employment application?
14. Where is the Unemployment Office (Job Service)?

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1. Is my parcel buildable?
2. What is my zoning?
3. Am I located in a Flood Zone?
4. Do I have septic approval for my site?
5. What are my property dimensions and/or where are my property corners located?
6. Am I located within the City or am I in an unincorporated area of the County?
7. May I have two residences on my property?
8. Are there any restrictions on placing mobile homes in the County?
9. Can I subdivide my land?
10. I think my neighbor is not in compliance to zoning regulations. What can I do?

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1. What do I need to do to run for office?
2. Where do I file my Declaration of Candidacy?
3. Do I need to fill out Candidate Financial Disclosure forms?
4. Do I need to file in person?
5. Why is my contact information needed?
6. Is my information displayed on your website?
7. What forms are available to me at the Elections Department?
8. Can I get a list of registered voters?
9. How do I find out who has been sent an Absentee Ballot?
10. When can I see a demonstration of the ballot counting machine?

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1. Where is Kootenai County Assistance located?
2. How can this office be contacted?
3. What are the hours and days of service?
4. Who is the administrator of this office?
5. Is this department governed by any regulations?
6. What is the function of Kootenai County Assistance?
7. How would a prospective applicant apply?
8. What happens if I come in for my interview without all the required information and documentation?
9. How long do I have to be a resident of Kootenai County prior to seeking assistance?
10. Will there be a lien placed on my real and personal property?
11. Are there application time limits?
12. If approved, will I be required to repay the assistance?

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1. What if I have a serious medical condition?
2. Can I use prescription medication?
3. What happens once I am in the program?
4. What if I want to travel outside of Kootenai County?
5. What sanctions are given?
6. How do drug screens work?
7. What if I relapse?
8. What are grounds for termination from DUI Court?
9. What happens if I'm terminated from DUI Court?
10. What are my conditions of probation in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Court?

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1. What if I have a serious medical condition?
2. Can I use prescription medication?
3. What happens once I am in the program?
4. What if I want to travel outside of Kootenai County?
5. What sanctions are given?
6. How do drug screens work?
7. What if I relapse?
8. What are grounds for termination from Drug Court?
9. What happens if I'm terminated from Drug Court?
10. What are my conditions of probation in Drug Court?

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1. How do I vote?
2. Can registration cards be obtained anywhere else?
3. What if I cannot make it to my polling place on election day?
4. Are there any other ways to vote besides at my polling place or by a mailed absentee ballot?
5. When do polling place locations change?
6. How are polling places selected?
7. How do I find out who's running?
8. How do I find out what is on the ballot? Do I get to vote on everything?
9. How do I find out when there is an election?
10. Does the County provide a voter's guide?
11. I am in the military how do I request a ballot? How does my spouse request a ballot?
12. Does Idaho have permanent absentee status for its voters?
13. Will my mailed absentee ballot be counted if it arrives after election day?
14. Do poll workers receive training?
15. What does the election staff do when it's not election time?
16. How do I change my party affiliation?
17. How do I get off your mailing list?
18. Is my voting information public record?
19. How do candidates and/or parties get my information?

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1. Does my property qualify for treatment?
2. Are you clear cutting my property?
3. Do you have to treat my whole property?
4. What kind of work does hazardous fuels reduction entail?
5. How do you burn piles?
6. Why is fuel reduction important?

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1. How do I become a guardian or conservator?
2. What are least restrictive measures?
3. What if I cannot afford an attorney?
4. Am I liable for the protected person's decisions?
5. How often must I report to the Court?
6. Who reviews my reports?
7. Can I be paid for being a conservator?
8. What rights do persons under guardianship and/or conservatorship have?

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1. Where are the transfer stations located?
2. How do I vote?
3. What is the function of the Board of County Commissioners?
4. How does the Assessor determine the value on my property?

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1. How do I receive phone calls from my child?
2. Who is allowed to visit and how do I schedule a visit?
3. What are the rules when I visit my child?
4. Does my child have access to medical care?
5. Is there a Mental Health Clinician?
6. Can juveniles receive mail?
7. What can I bring in to my child?

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1. If a juvenile participates in the Diversion program, will any charges or convictions appear on their record?
2. How confidential is a juvenile’s participation in the Diversion program?
3. Can a juvenile in the Diversion program travel out of state?
4. Do you have a list of approved Community Service work sites?
5. Can a juvenile on Diversion get a Driver’s License?
6. Can a juvenile on Diversion apply for a job?
7. Who needs to be present for the initial meeting with Diversion?
8. Does the Juvenile Diversion program offer any services to juveniles who are not involved in the juvenile justice system? What kinds of services are offered in these cases?

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1. Can I see a map of my property?
2. May I purchase a copy?

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1. As a landowner, what do I need to do with the U.S. Postal Service?
2. When will the Marine Response Identification Number actually be assigned or changed?
3. How can I ensure that I continue to receive my magazine subscriptions?
4. Where am I required to place the Marine Identification numbers?
5. What size and configuration is required for displaying the Marine Identification numbers?
6. What is a "Marine Response Identification Number"?
7. What is a "Marine Address"?
8. What needs to be included on the Marine Identification posting; the entire address or just the numbers?

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1. Do I have to pay back the county for money spent on my behalf?
2. Is a Lien placed against my property?
3. If my application is denied, can I appeal?
4. If my application is approved, how soon will my doctor and hospital be paid?

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1. What if I have a serious medical condition?
2. Can I use prescription medication?
3. What happens once I am in the program?
4. What if I want to travel outside of Kootenai County?
5. What sanctions are given?
6. How do drug screens work?
7. What if I relapse?
8. What are grounds for termination from Mental Health Court?
9. What if I know that another Mental Health Court client is breaking the program rules?
10. What are my conditions of probation in Mental Health Court?

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1. Is there a law in Idaho that requires landowners to control the noxious weeds on their property?
2. I thought the Noxious Weed Control Office took care of all the weeds in the county?
3. Who takes care of the noxious weeds on private roads?
4. What is a noxious weed?
5. How did noxious weeds get here and where did they come from?
6. My neighbor has spotted knapweed it looks bad and it is blowing into my yard. What can I do?
7. The spotted knapweed on my neighbor's property looks awful! Would you please do an inspection and make them spray it?
8. What is a surfactant and why should I use one?
9. Every year I spray the weeds on my property and the next year it seems I have as many or more than before. How can I stop the weeds?
10. I would like to know what types of weeds are growing on my property. Can the Noxious Weed Control Department help me with this?
11. Does your office provide herbicide to private landowners or can they purchase it from the county?
12. Why should I care about noxious weeds? I want my land to be natural!
13. What is an EDRR Weed?

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1. Is a fee required to launch at Kootenai County Launches?
2. Is a fee required to park at Kootenai County Launches?
3. Is a fee required for launching a kayak or canoe without a trailer?
4. How long can I park or moor at a Kootenai County facility?
5. Is the Idaho State Parks pass valid at Kootenai County Launches?
6. What is the process to request a change to a County Waterways Ordinance, request placement of buoys, or make other requests related to Kootenai County Waterways?
7. How do I obtain a permit for construction and installation of a private dock at my waterfront property?
8. Is a boater safety course required in Idaho?
9. How do I contact other public agencies?
10. I need information on how to have my household water turned off/on.
11. Is the water level of Lake Coeur d'Alene going to change?

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1. When I report a crime to the police, will I be required to sign a criminal complaint?
2. Please describe what happens after a criminal complaint is filed?
3. Why does the Prosecutor's Office plea bargain with criminals?
4. How do I get a restraining order?
5. What happens when I go to court to get a restraining order?

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1. How do I apply for an attorney?
2. Will the Public Defender represent me in a civil case?
3. What are the charges for which I can be represented by a Kootenai County Public Defender?
4. Can I speak to a Public Defender if I have not been appointed by the Court?
5. Are Public Defenders real lawyers?
6. Does the Office of the Public Defender have Investigators?
7. Your Rights
8. Who is my assigned attorney?
9. When is my hearing?
10. What should I do if a friend/family member has been arrested?
11. Can I speak with my friend/family member’s Public Defender?
12. When will a Judge set bail?

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1. What is the difference between the Recorder's Office and the Records Office?
2. Where can I get assistance to prepare legal documents?
3. Where can I get a copy of an Idaho birth or death certificate?
4. Where can I get a copy of a divorce decree or custody order?
5. How can I change my name?
6. How do I research an easement, or the history of a piece of property?
7. Can I pay using my credit or debit card?
8. Where can I apply for a Homeowner's exemption and/or the Circuit Breaker program?
9. How can I find out who owns a piece of property?
10. Where do I get a DBA (Doing Business As) form and information for business licensing?
11. Where can I find information regarding food permits?

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1. How do I get a certified copy of a marriage license?
2. Who can officiate a marriage ceremony?
3. Does my officiant need to provide the county with his or her credentials?
4. How do I change my name after I get married?
5. Do I need to change my name within a certain amount of time after getting married?
6. Do I need an appointment to get a marriage license?
7. After visiting the Recorder's Office and receiving our marriage license, are we married?
8. Do I have to get married in Kootenai County if I applied for my marriage license there?
9. Can my officiant return the license to any county after the ceremony?
10. Does my marriage license expire?
11. What are the requirements for a minor to get married in Idaho?
12. What happens if an officiant does not return the marriage license to the county office?
13. What is the process for receiving a marriage license when one applicant is incarcerated?
14. Where do I file for divorces and annulments?

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1. Where can I have my passport photos taken?
2. Why do I need multiple passport photos?
3. Can I pay for my passport with cash or a credit card?
4. Does the Recorder's Office send passport renewal applications?
5. Does my child have to be present when I apply for his or her passport?
6. Do both parents need to be present when applying for a minor child's passport?
7. What is the difference between a passport book and a passport card?
8. Is the Idaho Star Card like a passport?
9. Do I need to make copies of my documentation before I apply for my passport?
10. Do I have to submit my original birth certificate with my application?
11. Are you open on the weekend?
12. Why can't I leave my documentation with you if I need to run home and get something I forgot?
13. How do I get a new certified copy of my birth certificate if I lost my original?
14. Do I need my birth certificate if I've had a passport before?
15. Can I use a cashier's check to pay for my passport?
16. Can I use glue to attach my picture to my application?
17. How do I attach my old passport to my renewal form?
18. Is it the same fee for the passport even when I am doing a renewal?

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1. When are the trail barricades installed and removed for the grooming season?
2. What conditions are necessary to operate the snowgrooming machines?
3. How is the Snowgroomer program funded?
4. Where can I park and unload my snowmobile?
5. Who plows Bunco Parking Lot and 4th of July Parking Lot?
6. What services does the County Snowgroomer Department provide?
7. Is the Kootenai County Groomer sticker valid in Shoshone County?
8. Who determines which Snowmobile trails will be groomed?
9. Where can I register my snowmobile?
10. Who do I contact?

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1. Does the county pickup my garbage?
2. When are the transfer stations open?
3. What is a transfer station?
4. Where are the transfer stations located?
5. Who picks up garbage in Kootenai County?
6. Is the landfill located on Ramsey Road?
7. How much will it cost to bring my garbage to the transfer station?
8. Can I bring my garbage directly to the landfill?
9. I cannot get a garbage service to come to my home and the transfer stations are too far. What are my options?
10. What services do I get for the solid waste fee listed on my property tax billing?
11. When can I dispose of paint, gasoline and other household hazardous waste?
12. Why don't you recycle any other items?
13. How can I dispose of asbestos?
14. Can we take a tour of the facilities?
15. What do I need if I am demolishing a building?
16. How do I dispose of a dead animal?

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1. When are personal property or manufactured housing taxes due?
2. When are property taxes due?
3. How and where do I pay my taxes?
4. Will I be sent any other notices?
5. What is the late charge and interest rate?
6. Can I use my Online Banking or Bill Payment services to pay my property taxes?
7. Can I pay multiple tax accounts with one check, or use multiple checks for one account?
8. Are property taxes prorated during escrow?
9. When will my property go to tax sale?
10. How do I challenge the amount of my tax if it seems too high?
11. My mortgage company pays my taxes. Why did you send me a bill?
12. Can I make payments or get a head start on future years taxes?
13. How can I get help with my taxes?
14. I received two bills but only have one property. Why?

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1. My tags expired and I can’t get in right away what can I do?
2. How can I see if my tabs have been renewed, I sent it off in the mail?
3. I have an appointment because I just bought a car, what do I need?
4. I’ve made an appointment for Vehicle Licensing but don’t remember what date?
5. I’m trying to renew my off highway atv/utv stickers, snowmobile registration, and/or boat registration where do I go?
6. I’m moving here from out of state, what do I need to register my car?
7. My tags are expired what can I do if I can’t get in and renew, will I get a ticket?
8. I don’t have the app, how can I make an appointment?
9. I just bought a car from a private party, how can I get registration to be legal to drive it?
10. I bought a car from a dealer and the temporary is about to expire?
11. Are there any other locations we can visit to get taken care of?
12. I can’t make an appointment, how can I get help?
13. Where do I go to register and title my vehicle in Idaho?
14. What are the office hours for motor vehicle licensing?
15. What vehicles must be registered and titled in Idaho?
16. When must I register and title my vehicle in Idaho?
17. What should I bring when registering for my vehicle registration and title?
18. Can appointments be made at either motor vehicle office?
19. What if I am still making payments on my out of state vehicle?
20. Why are the wait times so long?
21. Do you do Driver's License?
22. Where can I get more information about vehicle titling and licensing?