Security deposit rules in Idaho
Idaho law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit. In Idaho, the deposit refund is due within 21 days after the tenant moves out, with a signed itemized statement for anything kept.
Checked against Idaho law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Idaho law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Idaho?
Idaho law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
How long does a landlord in Idaho have to return a security deposit?
In Idaho, the deposit refund is due within 21 days after the tenant moves out, with a signed itemized statement for anything kept.
Source: Idaho Code § 6-321(2), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.