News Flash

New Permit/Project System Going Live Monday, July 19

The new Community Development online system is going live on July 19th and will allow customers to check progress of permits and projects every step of the way. Link available here.

The Community Development Department is launching a new permit/project sub...

North Idaho State Fair August 20-29 Your Help is Needed!

Your Help Is Needed!

The Fair is Back!!! And it's going to be bigger and better than ever!

Our community has always shown strong support for the Fair and, this year, we need that support more than ever! Many volunteer shifts are still open at this ...

Due to State Law Change Fees for Driver’s Licenses will be Increasing

House bill 161 which was passed and signed by the Governor and goes into effect July 1st. 2021 will help cover those increasing costs by allowing counties to raise the fees for driver’s licenses and identification cards. This slight fee increase will

Kootenai County Preliminary FY22 Budget

Watch the Board of Commissioners meeting with Auditor staff to consider an initial overview of the submitted Fiscal Year 2022 countywide budget requests.

Kootenai County State of the County Address

Watch the State of the County Address given by Commissioner's Chris Fillios, Leslie Duncan and Bill Brooks, presented at the Best Western CDA Inn, Coeur d'Alene on April 20, 2021.

Thanks to Bunkhouse Media for providing video recording o...

Kootenai County Employee of the Year-Kelly Peterson

Kootenai County is excited to recognize Kelly Peterson as our 2020 Employee of the Year!Kelly has worked for Kootenai County since 2013. His exemplary customer service at the Post Falls DMV has been acknowledged by customers, one of which wrote, "&am...

Growth Management Principles and Possible Applications

Growth management strategies are tools that can help ensure the great qualities of Kootenai County are not lost to unplanned sprawl.

'What Exactly Does the County Do?'

Kootenai County Announces Recruiting Video Release

Kootenai County is pleased to announce the release of a recruiting video for employment opportunities within County government. We invite you to view the video on our website under our Human Resources link and to share it throughout our community, as well...