Per I.C. 31-2207 (8) The Sheriff’s duty is to serve all process and notices in the manner prescribed by law.

Valley County Sheriffs Office serves all types of civil process. We require for all process of service the following:

• The original and one copy of the document to be served.
• A letter of instruction stating to whom you want the document served and a physical address for the person you want served. The letter of instruction must be dated and signed.
• Prepaid fees: cost of service is 20.00 and cost of return is 20.00 per person served.
• Your name and address: we will need to send you a return of service and receipt.
  At times there will be other documents required. Please call our office for any questions. (208) 382-7150

Legal Advice

The Valley County Sheriff’s Office cannot give legal advice. “Legal advice” means telling a person how to go about court proceedings, filings, ect., speculating what the outcome in a court case would be, advising or recommending one procedure, form or pleading over another, advising what words to put in a form or what to say in court, suggesting what you “should do”, recommending the services of a specific attorney or group of attorneys.

Landlord / Tenant Information

Office of the Attorney General Landlord and Tenant Guidelines

The next election in Valley County is NOVEMBER 3RD, 2026

How to Vote:
Vote Absentee: Requests for an absentee ballot must be made each calendar year. 
Early Voting: Offered two weeks before Election Day. You can visit the Courthouse Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In-Person on Election Day: Polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Double check your polling location below:
To verify your voting precinct, look up your voter registration on VoteIdaho.gov

What's on the ballot?
You can look up your sample ballot 45 days prior to an upcoming election.
See below for the open positions in 2026 for Valley County voters.

*All judicial positions are non-partisan

Resources:

• 2026 Election Calendar
• Idaho Secretary of State's Office
• Register to Vote
• VoteIdaho.gov

Valley County Hazard and Risk Map

An Interactive Tool for Exploring Risk and Resilience Data

The Emergency Management team is responsible for developing, updating, and executing Valley County’s Emergency Operations Plan. We manage emergency events and hazards that may impact Valley County and its residents. See the most recent update to the Valley County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for more on hazard planning and mitigation.  Additional wildfire-specific planning and community risk reduction strategies are outlined in the Valley County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

In partnership with the Boise State Hazard and Climate Resilience Institute, Valley County developed an interactive tool that visualizes county-wide hazard risk and resilience data. Focus areas include:

Click on the map below or this link Valley County Hazards and Risk Map to explore live and historical hazard, infrastructure and population data. Users can view various data layers and zoom to their specific properties. For example, you can:

• Explore active wildfire data and community wildfire risk
• Check to see if your property is near a flood zone
• Identify historical hazard areas such a burn areas, earthquakes, or landslides
• View and download census demographic data
• And more!

An opportunity for the public to see the request for proposals that Valley County is submitting out to potential vendors inviting them to submit detailed proposals outlining how they would fulfill a specific project or service requirement allowing Valley County to compare options and select the best fit based on needs and budget. 

The Valley County Department of Fire Mitigation is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the county fire and fuel management program to implement community fire protection measures and hazardous fuels reduction treatments in conjunction with fire education programs authorized by the Board of Commissioners.

The fire mitigation director & works with private landowners, elected officials, various State and Federal agency officials, designated planning committees, the Emergency Services Manager and the County Commissioners to preserve life and protect our natural resources and critical infrastructure from catastrophic fires.

The fire mitigation department also:

• Manages and administers State and Federal grants to treat hazardous fuels.
• Assists Valley County Fire Working Group Committee in addressing wildfire fire threats.
• Provides public information and education on wildland fire, particularly in the community interface areas.
• Develops individual residence assessments upon request, proposes community and landscape fuels treatment projects and coordinates implementation.
• Oversees the currency and applicability of the Valley County Wildfire Protection Plan

Request a Home Assessment

Not sure where to start? Property owners can request a free home wildfire risk assessment to identify specific areas where the Wildfire Mitigation Department can assist your efforts.

Wildfire Home Assessment 

During a home assessment, staff can:

• Evaluate defensible space around structures
• Identify hazardous vegetation and fuel concerns
• Provide recommendations for reducing wildfire risk
• Discuss available grant funding and cost-share opportunities
• Help prioritize next steps for your property

A home assessment is a simple and effective way to begin improving your property's wildfire resilience.