Security deposit interest in Idaho
Verified against Idaho Code § 6-321 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Idaho does not require landlords to pay interest on security deposits.
- Statute: Idaho Code § 6-321 · primary source
No state interest requirement. Boise's 2024 tenant-protection ordinance adds an interest requirement within city limits (verify current details with the City of Boise).
City ordinances in Idaho
- Boise (ordinance eff. 1/1/2024): deposits held at least 1 year must earn and be paid interest; separate account and written disclosure of where the deposit is held required
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Frequently asked questions
Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Idaho?
No — Idaho law (Idaho Code § 6-321) does not require deposit interest. But note the local ordinances below.
Anything else Idaho landlords should know about deposit interest?
No state interest requirement. Boise's 2024 tenant-protection ordinance adds an interest requirement within city limits (verify current details with the City of Boise).
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