Idaho Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredIdaho has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Idaho law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Idaho compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Idaho compares with other states in our database.
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Idaho?
- No statewide statute requires it in Idaho, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. No statutory limit on deposit amount. Return within 21 days if no time specified in lease, maximum 30 days regardless. Third-party managers must hold deposits in separate account. Must provide itemized statement with any deductions.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Idaho?
- Idaho sets no statewide statutory maximum on the deposit amount — it is negotiated in the lease.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Idaho?
- Generally within 21–30 days after move-out.
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