Welcome to the Kootenai County Website.

The County seat is located in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and twenty more pristine lakes and is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Recreational activities include hunting, boating, fishing, and snow skiing. The County's physical beauty and "livability" are partially responsible, especially in recent years, for an unprecedented population expansion and a rise in tourism as a major industry. These kinds of unique circumstances play a significant role in the challenges faced by Kootenai County government.

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9/3/2010 - Kootenai County Property Auction

Kootenai County holds a "live" auction once a year, typically, at 10:00 A.M. on the Friday prior to the Labor Day weekend at the Kootenai County Courthouse. This year, September 3, 2010 is the expected auction date. Please click here for details.

The sale will be advertised in the Coeur d'Alene Press Newspaper in mid-August 2010. The auction list will also be available at the County Treasurers Office, the County "Info Desk", and on-line.

8/2/2010 - Season Boat Launch Pass Available On-Line

Please click here for your 2010 Boating Season Launch Pass.
Your pass may be paid for on-line and the County Parks and Waterways Department will mail it to you.

Click here to view sites where Boat Launch Passes are required. Season launch passes for your vehicle may be purchased for $20 for boats registered in Idaho, and for $40 for boats registered out-of-state. If you hav... [Read More]

8/31/2010 - KCEarth On-Line Mapping Tool

The Kootenai County GIS Web Mapping Application is now online! This application allows the user to view ownership, district and election information, all with the aid of orthophotography. The Search By function allows users to search by multiple criteria such as owner name, parcel number and property address. For an explanation of how to operate the different mapping tools and the update frequency of the data, please click here[Read More]

8/11/2010 - 2010 Edition of the Kootenai County Street Atlas


The 2010 Edition of the Kootenai County Street Atlas can be obtained from the Information Desk on the 2nd floor of the County Administration building.

Cost to Outside Agencies & General Public
Letter Size (8.5X11)
Black & White = $15.00
Color = $30.00

Legal Size (8.5X14)
Black & White = $15.00
Color = $30.00

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6/14/2010 - Airport Master Plan



The Coeur d'Alene Airport is undertaking an update to its 2000 Master Plan. Please click here to view the website for the Master Plan Update. This Plan will provide information on historic and current airport activities, evaluate projected future airport activities, and identify a plan to direct and accommodate airport improvement and development - all in an effort to expand Coeur d'Alene Airport's service to its users and its community.

5/27/2010 - Notice of Change in Recording Fees


House Bill No. 521 Amending 31-3205 The State of Idaho will be updating its recording fee schedule in all counties, statewide beginning July 1, 2010.

First page - $10.00
Each additional page - $3.00




12/1/2009 - New Comprehensive Plan Update


Please click here to view the 3rd draft of the new Kootenai County Comprehensive Plan along with public comments.

In 2007, the Kootenai Board of County Commissioners directed the Planning & Zoning Commission to update the County's 1994 Comprehensive Plan. As of March 20, 2009, the "final recommended draft" of the Kootenai County Comprehensive Plan has been posted to the County web site. The Planning Commission held public hearings on December 1, 2008, De... [Read More]

7/1/2009 - Aquifer Protection Program Agreement

Now available on a monthly basis are reports from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). These reports are prepared pursuant to the Kootenai County Commissioners' request for monthly updates. It is a compilation of information required by the DEQ under the Aquifer Protection Program Agreement with BNSF per the County's Conditional Use Permit. Please click here for the link.

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Mission Statement

It is the mission of Kootenai County government to provide professional service with regard to public safety, essential service, preservation of natural resources and the responsible management of public assets for the common well-being of our citizens.


Vision Statement

An innovative, cost effective government the community can be proud of, committed to a high quality of life and excellence in public service.


Suggestion Box

Please click here and take a moment to give us your suggestions on how we can improve the way we are doing business at Kootenai County.



Main County Administration Building
Physical Address: 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 Mailing Address: PO Box 9000, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816-9000
Main Phone Number: (208) 446-1000
Click here for directions to the County Administration Building and Courthouse.
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