Idaho Notice to Vacate: Notice Periods and Rules

In Idaho, tenants give at least 30 days written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and landlords give at least 30 days. For unpaid rent, the notice period is 3 days. The details, exceptions and statute citations are below.

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Idaho notice periods at a glance

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy30 days
Idaho Code § 55-208(2) ("not less than one (1) month")
Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy30 days
Idaho Code § 55-208(1) ("not less than one (1) month")
Notice for unpaid rent3 days
Idaho Code § 6-303(2)
End of a fixed-term leaseNo notice is required to end a fixed-term lease on its end date; a tenant who stays past the term without permission is in unlawful detainer (Idaho Code § 6-303(1)). Only tenancies at will must first be ended by notice.
How notice can be deliveredPersonal delivery. If the tenant is absent from home and work, leave a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion and also mail a copy. If neither works, post a copy conspicuously on the property, hand a copy to anyone residing there, and mail a copy (Idaho Code § 6-304). § 55-208 points to this civil-procedure method.

The statute says "one month," not 30 days, so a full calendar month is the safe reading. The 3-day pay-or-quit notice must state the amount due. It must also tell the tenant that, after a judgment, a residential tenant has 72 hours to remove belongings (§ 6-303(2)). It may be served up to one year after the rent became due.

What a Idaho notice to vacate should include

  • The names of every tenant on the lease and the full address, including unit number
  • The date you are giving the notice and the date the tenancy ends
  • A move-out date that gives at least the minimum notice above, counted from the day the notice is delivered
  • For unpaid rent: the exact amount owed and how to pay it
  • Your name, signature and contact details
  • A record of how and when you delivered it (keep a copy)

Many month-to-month notices must also end on the last day of a rental period, so if rent is due on the 1st, the safest move-out date is the end of a month. Giving more notice than the minimum is fine; giving less usually makes the notice invalid.

Idaho notice to vacate FAQ

How much notice does a tenant have to give in Idaho?

For a month-to-month tenancy, at least 30 days in writing (Idaho Code § 55-208(2) ("not less than one (1) month")). If you have a fixed-term lease, check the lease: it may require notice before the end date or renew automatically.

How much notice does a landlord have to give in Idaho?

To end a month-to-month tenancy without a specific reason, at least 30 days (Idaho Code § 55-208(1) ("not less than one (1) month")).

What is the notice period for unpaid rent in Idaho?

The tenant gets 3 days to pay or move out (Idaho Code § 6-303(2)). If the tenant does neither, the landlord can file an eviction case; only a court can order the tenant out.

How do you deliver a notice to vacate in Idaho?

Personal delivery. If the tenant is absent from home and work, leave a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion and also mail a copy. If neither works, post a copy conspicuously on the property, hand a copy to anyone residing there, and mail a copy (Idaho Code § 6-304). § 55-208 points to this civil-procedure method.

Do I need to give notice at the end of a fixed-term lease in Idaho?

No notice is required to end a fixed-term lease on its end date; a tenant who stays past the term without permission is in unlawful detainer (Idaho Code § 6-303(1)). Only tenancies at will must first be ended by notice.

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Checked October 2026. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules. This page is general information, not legal advice.

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