NOTICES

Election - May 20, 2025

(Results will be available after 8:00 PM)

 

ELECTION

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NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
NEZ PERCE COUNTY SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Nez Perce County, State of Idaho, in compliance with Idaho Code Section 31-808, will offer for sale to the highest bidder at public auction, surplus property located in the Rapaich Building at 1113 F Street, Lewiston, ID 83501 on Friday, the 6th day of June, 2025, at the hour of 8:00 am for preview, with the auction beginning at 9:00 am to Noon, all surplus personal property in excess of $250 in value owned by Nez Perce County. Items in value below $250 will also be included in the auction.  

The terms of sale are cash, certified funds, or credit card (2.39% processing fee will apply) to be tendered on the date of sale at the closing time of the auction. All items purchased shall be removed from the property by 5:00 pm on June 7, 2025. No refunds will be given for items not claimed by this date. The property is sold "AS IS" without warrant of any kind. Nez Perce County will convey all of its right, title and interest to the purchaser. Any inquiries concerning the property in advance of the auction may be directed to the Nez Perce County Commissioner's Office, Telephone No. 208-799-3090.
  
Nez Perce County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive formalities which do not affect the essential fairness of the bidding process, to make awards in the interests of the County, and to accept the bid deemed best overall for Nez Perce County.

By Order of the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
 
BY: PATTY O. WEEKS
                 Clerk, Auditor, Recorder
                 Nez Perce County, Idaho

                 May 21, 2025

NEZ PERCE COUNTY WILDFIRE MAP
 

Click on the link above to go to our map app set up for viewing current wildfires in Nez Perce County. The map shows wildfire evacuation boundaries and hotspots.
 

VIN Inspections

Auto License is now doing VIN inspections from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mon-Fri.

Due to limited parking at the Courthouse, please contact law enforcement for VIN inspections for boats, recreational vehicles and trailers:

• If you reside inside the Lewiston city limits, please contact the Lewiston Police Department at 208-746-0171.
• If you reside outside the Lewiston city limits, please contact the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office at 208-799-3131.

Property Tax Relief from New 2023 Legislation

Idaho Association of County Treasurers Provides Information Regarding Upcoming Property Tax Relief from New 2023 Legislation. Please click HERE for information and frequently asked questions.

How Do Property Taxes Work?

Nobody likes property taxes and if you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone. But what are property taxes? They’re the primary funding source for essential services such as highway districts, cities, counties, schools and much more. Each of which are their own taxing district and levy their own property taxes. So I bet you’re wondering how does it all work? Watch the brief video from Keep It Local Idaho and find out.