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Welcome to the Kootenai County Website.
Kootenai County is located in northern Idaho, an area known as the Panhandle, surrounded by scenic mountains and more
than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in beautiful Coeur
d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. The county is 1,310 square miles, including 70 square miles
of water, and 245,000 acres of national forest and 33,000 acres of state timberland. Kootenai County is a destination
location for regional, national and international travelers; hence, the seasonal population increase is well beyond the
local population of 138,494 (2010 Census). [Read More]
Recreational activities include hiking, bicycling, hunting, boating, fishing, and snow skiing. Kootenai County also
contains attractions such as Silverwood Theme Park, Lake Pend Oreille, Farragut State park, and Cataldo Mission, Idaho's
oldest building. These attractions, recreation, and tourism are important elements of the local economy. Other important
industries include healthcare, professional services, light manufacturing, construction, education and skilled trades.
Kootenai County provides law enforcement, judicial systems, jail and juvenile detention facilities, adult and juvenile
probation, 9-1-1 service, ambulance service, a regional airport, emergency management, noxious weed control, parks and
recreation (including bicycling, boating, and snowmobile facilities), as well as cultural and historical support. The
county also provides general services such as planning and zoning, code enforcement, driver and vehicle licensing, managing
federal, state, and local elections, recording of deeds and legal documents and administration of the property tax system.
The collection and distribution of property tax for all taxing districts within the county is also managed by Kootenai
County. The districts include cities, highway districts, fire districts, school districts, North Idaho College, Kootenai
Medical Center, and Urban Renewal Districts (URDs). The County also provides for the disposal of solid waste through the
development and maintenance of two solid waste transfer stations and a landfill. This operation is a self-supporting
facility, managed as an enterprise fund.
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Kootenai County Public Meeting Calendar
5/20/2014 - Idaho Primary Election-May 20
 All voters must go to their designated polling place on Election Day. To find your polling place location, use the Polling Place look-up tool by clicking here. Polls will be open from 8AM to 8PM.
Early absentee voting will be available at the County Elections Office starting April 28, 2014 through May 16, 2014. The Elections office is open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM. The request can be dropped off, mailed or faxed to the Elections Office. Th... [Read More]
1/15/2014 - 2014 Primary Election: Party Affiliation
 This is important information because party affiliation affects which ballot voters receive in the May 20, 2014 Primary Election.
The purpose of primary elections in Idaho is to allow members of a recognized political party to select that party's nominees to go on the general election ballot. Idaho's Legislature amended this law in 2011; see Idaho Code 34-904A. Now, Idaho has four recognized parties with which vot... [Read More]
3/25/2014 - 2013 Solid Waste Stream Analysis
 The Solid Waste Department is pleased to present the 2013 Waste Stream Analysis. This is an important historical record and planning tool for Kootenai County. It provides historical perspective that helps us project future trends. All detailed reporting information can be viewed at the Idaho DEQ office in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho or at the Administration Office of the Kootenai County Solid Waste Department.
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1/2/2014 - Kootenai County Annual Boat Launch Pass
 Please click here for your 2014 Annual Boat Launch Pass.
Your pass may be purchased 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. Annual launch passes for your vehicle may be purchased for $20 for boats registered in Idaho, an... [Read More]
1/7/2014 - Kootenai County's 150th Anniversary
 The Kootenai County Commissioners are pleased to announce an important milestone for 2014, the county's sesquicentennial or 150th anniversary of the creation of Kootenai County. Please click here to read more about this celebration.
1/2/2014 - Coeur d'Alene Airport Master Plan
The Coeur d'Alene Airport has just completed an update to its 2000 Master Plan. Please click here to view the website for the 2012 Master Plan. This Plan provides information on historic and current airport activities, evaluates projected future airport activities, and identifies 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.
11/15/2013 - Advisory Boards
The Board of County Commissioners are looking for citizens that are interested in serving on county advisory boards. These boards offer the public a greater impact on local decisions by providing recommendations to the appropriate decision makers.
Applications for the boards are accepted throughout the year as vacancies may occur at any time. Advisory Board forms may be found by clicking here.
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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.
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An innovative, cost effective government the community can be proud of, committed to a high quality of life and
excellence in public service.
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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.
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