Kootenai County Seal, Administration Building, and Lake

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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Kootenai County Public Meeting Calendar

3/15/2010 - Site Disturbance Workshop


Monday March 15, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Kootenai County Administration Bldg
Room 1A. 451 Government Way Coeur d Alene, ID 83814 The workshop will be a review for Design Professionals and Contractors who work with the Site Disturbance Ordinance in plan design and plan implementation. Please click here for details.




3/11/2010 - Guide to Successful Plan Review


Thursday March 11, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Kootenai County Administration Bldg
Room 1A & 1B 451 Government Way
Coeur d Alene, ID 83814 Free seminar to
help guide you through the Building Permit Plan Review Process! Please click here for details.




3/27/2010 - Mentor Miles Fun Run/Walk


Saturday, March 27 9:00 a.m. Higgins Point/Centennial Trail. 3-mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit the mentoring program of the Kootenai County Juvenile Probation Department. Please click here for details.

3/25/2010 - Transfer Stations Closed for Training

The Ramsey Transfer Station will close at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 25th for First Aid/CPR employee training. The Prairie Transfer Station is closing at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31st for First Aid/CPR employee training.

Prairie will remain open normal business hours when Ramsey is closed. Ramsey will remain open normal business hours when Prairie is closed.

3/1/2010 - 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]

12/14/2009 - 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]

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]

4/15/2010 - Application Deadline for Property Tax Reduction

Apply by 5:00 pm on April 15, 2010, for this program, also called the Circuit Breaker Program, in the Office of Kootenai County Assessor at 451 Government Way in Coeur d'Alene. Those eligible must be 65 years of age or older, or widowed, or disabled, with a maximum income in 2009 of $28,000 or less after deductions. Please click here for more information regarding eligibility qualifications and application deductions.

2/11/2010 - Parent Project

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11/2/2009 - Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan

This draft of the 2009 Kootenai County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan contains information relative to the hazards and vulnerabilities facing the residents of Kootenai County.

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 Email: kcinfo@kcgov.us
Click here for directions to the County Administration Building and Courthouse.
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