Soliciting & Door-to-Door in Idaho (2026)
13 rules on the books across Idaho, 7 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Solicitor Permits
Permits required for door-to-door salespeople and canvassers, including background check requirements and permitted hours of operation.
Ada County
Significant RestrictionsUnincorporated Ada County requires a county clerk license before anyone peddles or solicits door-to-door. Applicants…
Read full rule →Bonneville County
Significant RestrictionsAnyone going door to door in unincorporated Bonneville County to sell goods or take orders needs a license from the…
Read full rule →Caldwell
Significant RestrictionsPeddlers and door-to-door salespersons must get a license from the Caldwell city clerk before working within city…
Read full rule →Idaho Falls
Significant RestrictionsIdaho Falls requires a City Clerk-issued permit, fingerprints, and a criminal background check before anyone may go…
Read full rule →Meridian
Significant RestrictionsAnyone operating a traveling or door-to-door sales business in Meridian must hold a City of Meridian mobile sales unit…
Read full rule →Nampa
Significant RestrictionsNampa requires peddlers, canvassers and solicitors to obtain a city license, including a police background check and…
Read full rule →Boise
Some RestrictionsAnyone selling door-to-door in Boise must get a license from the City Clerk, post a bond, and carry photo ID before…
Read full rule →No-Knock Registry
Programs that let homeowners register to opt out of door-to-door solicitation, and the penalties for solicitors who ignore the list.
Idaho: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsIdaho Code 18-7008 criminal trespass enforces posted no-soliciting and no-trespassing signs at private residences…
Read full rule →Ada County
Some RestrictionsAda County bars peddlers and solicitors from any home posted 'No Peddlers Allowed' or 'No Solicitation Allowed,' and…
Read full rule →Boise
Some RestrictionsBoise bars licensed peddlers and door-to-door solicitors from entering any property posted with a "No Peddlers Allowed"…
Read full rule →Caldwell
Some RestrictionsLicensed peddlers and door-to-door sellers in Caldwell cannot enter any property posted with a 'No Peddlers Allowed' or…
Read full rule →Idaho Falls
Some RestrictionsIdaho Falls bans door-to-door solicitation at any home posting a 'No Solicitors Allowed' sign and limits all permitted…
Read full rule →Nampa
Some RestrictionsLicensed peddlers, solicitors, and canvassers commit unlawful conduct if they enter any Nampa property posted with a…
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