National Eviction

How long does an eviction take in Idaho?

For landlords and property managers · Updated September 2026

The written deadlines let an uncontested eviction for unpaid rent in Idaho finish in about 3 weeks at the fastest, before time to file, serve the tenant and get on the court's calendar.

The Idaho eviction timeline, step by step

Calendar days for a nonpayment case the tenant does not contest. Business and court days are converted to calendar days.

  1. 1Notice for unpaid rent

    3 days

    From serving the notice until you can file.

    3-day notice to pay or vacate

    From our guide: “nonpayment of rent after a three-day notice; breach of another lease covenant after a three-day notice”

  2. 2Court case

    12 days

    From filing through service and the answer period or first hearing, to a judgment for possession.

    Trial set within 12 days of filing (expedited)

    From our guide: “must schedule trial within 12 days from the filing of the complaint”

  3. 3Judgment to possession

    3 days

    Any waiting period before the writ issues, plus the officer's notice before the lockout.

    72 hours to remove belongings; sheriff acts 3 days after judgment

    From our guide: “and three (3) days after the finding of the court”

What can slow it down

  • The 12-day expedited trial track applies only to a possession-only nonpayment case on a tract of five acres or less; adding a rent or damages claim removes the case from the expedited track and its timing is not stated in the guide.
  • A defective notice is the most common reason a case is dismissed and has to start over. Check the form and the delivery method in the full guide before you serve it.
  • A tenant who files an answer, raises a defense or appeals adds hearings and waiting periods. Busy urban dockets can add weeks at every stage.
  • Never change the locks or shut off utilities yourself. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and can cost more than the unpaid rent.

Read the full Idaho eviction guide, with the statute or rule behind each step.

Idaho scores 9 of 10 on our landlord-friendly states map (landlord-leaning).

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This timeline is general information for landlords, not legal advice. Deadlines change and courts vary by county. Confirm current rules with a licensed Idaho attorney before acting.