Boise, ID Public Health Rules: Rodent Control (2026)

Every owner shall, where required by this Code, the health ordinance or the Health Officer, furnish and maintain approved devices, equipment, or facilities for the prevention of insect and rodent infestation, and where infestation has taken place, shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests when such extermination is not specifically made the responsibility of the occupant by law or ruling. Every occupant of a dwelling unit, in addition to being responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling or dwelling unit or premises which he occupies and controls, shall dispose of all his rubbish, garbage, and other organic waste in a manner required by the health ordinance and approved by the Health Officer. Every occupant shall, where required by this Code, the health ordinance or the Health Officer, furnish and maintain approved devices, equipment or facilities necessary to keep his premises safe and sanitary.

B.   Section H-203 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. H-203. Housing Advisory And Appeals Board. In order to provide for final interpretation of the provisions of this Code and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, there is hereby established a Housing Advisory and Appeals Board consisting of the Mayor and Council. Appeals to the Board shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in section H-1201 of this Code and the Board shall render all decisions and findings in