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Posted on: September 22, 2023

Area Wide Zone Change Public Hearing

Area Wide Zone Change

Kootenai County Commissioners are holding a public hearing 6 p.m. October 12, 2023, at the Kootenai County Administration Building. The intent of this area area-wide zone change also known as “rezone” is to rezone tribally owned, priva...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

County Advisory Board Application Period Now Open

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September 18, 2023 – Kootenai County is pleased to announce that the annual application period for our advisory boards is now open. We are looking for citizens who are interested in serving their community on a volunteer basis by considering pro...

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

Historic Preservation Questionnaire

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We want to hear from you! Click the image below to take our Historic Preservation Questionnaire.

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Public Safety Testing at KCSO

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Please follow the link for a video on directions for signing up to test for working at the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Justice Center Expansion Project Begins September 11

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August 31, 2023 – The Justice Center Project will begin Phase 1 of 3 on September 11, 2023. Phase 1 will include earthwork, utilities, and construction support. Phase 2 is tentatively scheduled to begin in November on a date to be determined. Du...

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Posted on: July 25, 2023

Open Space and Park Development Bond

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KOOTENAI COUNTY – County Commissioners are giving citizens the power to decide whether they want to secure public open space on the Rathdrum Prairie and other areas of the county.

The $50 million Open Space and Park Development Bond appe...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

We Are Seeking Election Poll Workers

WE ARE SEEKING POLL WORKERS

Kootenai County conducts up to four Elections each year, and Poll Workers play a vital role in the Elections Process. On Election Day, you will be working with voters; helping them register to vote, checking their identification, handing out ballots and m...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Property Tax Distribution Video

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Please click here for a very short video explaining property tax distribution in Kootenai County.Kootenai County collects property tax dollars for approximately 45 taxing districts. However, Kootenai County only keeps the property tax related to its own K...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

County Services Mandated by the State of Idaho

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Regardless of the existence of cities, Kootenai County is still obligated to provide a number of services mandated by the State of Idaho. For example, we must provide public safety services - the Sheriff's office, a jail, Prosecutor's office, & Distri...
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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Have you looked into Exemptions & Property Tax Relief Options?

Property Tax Relief Options

Have you looked into Exemptions & Property Tax Relief Options?See if you qualify here by clicking here.If you have any questions on the exemptions contact the Assessor’s office at:208-446-1500

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Posted on: January 1, 2019

Kootenai County Announces Recruiting Video Release

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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...

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