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Late fee rules in Idaho

Idaho law sets no fixed dollar or percent cap on late fees; the fee must be reasonable. Idaho law sets no grace period before a late fee.

Checked against Idaho law on Oct 28, 2026.

What Idaho law says

What is the maximum late fee a landlord can charge in Idaho?

Idaho law sets no fixed dollar or percent cap on late fees; the fee must be reasonable.

Source: Idaho Code § 55-305(1), read Oct 28, 2026.

When can a landlord charge a late fee in Idaho?

Idaho law sets no grace period before a late fee.

We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.

Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.

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