Welcome to the Kootenai County Website.

The County seat is located in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and twenty more pristine lakes and is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Recreational activities include hunting, boating, fishing, and snow skiing. The County's physical beauty and "livability" are partially responsible, especially in recent years, for an unprecedented population expansion and a rise in tourism as a major industry. These kinds of unique circumstances play a significant role in the challenges faced by Kootenai County government.

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11/23/2011 - Kootenai County Annual Boat Launch Pass

Please click here for your 2012 Annual Boat Launch Pass.
Your pass may be purchased on-line and the County Parks and Waterways Department will mail it to you.

Click here to view sites where Boat Launch Passes are required. Annual launch passes for your vehicle may be purchased for $20 for boats registered in Idaho, an... [Read More]

9/12/2011 - Idaho State Alert and Warning System (ISAWS)

Enroll and receive real-time safety and security alerts electronically...virtually any time or anyplace. Simply click on the link Mass Emergency Notification System to read how to sign up. For links to more detailed information regarding the Idaho State Alert and Warning System (ISAWS), please click here.

7/25/2011 - Paratransit Bus Service

Kootenai County is pleased to announce Paratransit services will begin August 1, 2011 with scheduling beginning July 25. This new service replaces the former NICE/KATS paratransit service. Paratransit is provided as a complementary service to fixed route bus service for people who are eligible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Paratransit Applications here.

7/1/2011 - Unified Land Use Code Project



Having recently adopted the new Comprehensive Plan, Kootenai County is now in the process of reviewing and rewriting the ordinances that relate to land use and development. For more information about the process, please click here. The rewritten ordinances will be brought together into a "Unified Land Use Code", which will be guided by the Comprehensive Plan and further shaped by extensive... [Read More]

3/30/2011 - 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Released

We are pleased to make available this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the County for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. Please click here to be taken to the Financial Report webpage. We encourage readers to consider the information presented here in conjunction with additional information that we have furnished in our letter of transmittal.

10/25/2010 - Kootenai County Web Map

The Kootenai County GIS Web Mapping Application is now online! This application allows the user to view ownership, district and election information, all with the aid of orthophotography. The Search By function allows users to search by multiple criteria such as owner name, parcel number and property address. For an explanation of how to operate the different mapping tools and the update frequency of the data, please click here[Read More]

6/14/2010 - Coeur d'Alene Airport Master Plan



The Coeur d'Alene Airport is undertaking an update to its 2000 Master Plan. Please click here to view the website for the Master Plan Update. This Plan will provide information on historic and current airport activities, evaluate projected future airport activities, and identify a plan to direct and accommodate airport improvement and development - all in an effort to expand Coeur d'Alene Airport's service to its users and its community.

7/1/2009 - Aquifer Protection Program Agreement with BNSF

Now available on a monthly basis are reports from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). These reports are prepared pursuant to the Kootenai County Commissioners' request for monthly updates. It is a compilation of information required by the DEQ under the Aquifer Protection Program Agreement with BNSF per the County's Conditional Use Permit. Please click here for the link.

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Mission Statement

It is the mission of Kootenai County government to provide professional service with regard to public safety, essential service, preservation of natural resources and the responsible management of public assets for the common well-being of our citizens.


Vision Statement

An innovative, cost effective government the community can be proud of, committed to a high quality of life and excellence in public service.


Suggestion Box

Please click here and take a moment to give us your suggestions on how we can improve the way we are doing business at Kootenai County.



Main County Administration Building
Physical Address: 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 Mailing Address: PO Box 9000, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816-9000
Main Phone Number: (208) 446-1000
Click here for directions to the County Administration Building and Courthouse.
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