How to obtain List of certain types of properties in Idaho

[Justin Hannah]

So I know through listsource and other platforms I can search and obtain list of certain types of properties, example multi family, single-family with or without debt etc. Wondering how I get a list like this in the state of Idaho though? Listsource says I cannot get the list because it is a can’t state law. Do I have to go in person to each county assessors office and physically get lists? I want to identify the addresses for every multi family property 2 to 10 units in the treasure Valley. Including Boise to Caldwel and even into Ontario and Mountain home. Any help would be great thank you.

[Wayne Snyder]

Hey Justin,

I am an Idaho native and I am trying to do a similar thing, getting a list and of certain areas in Idaho and trying to build a list of identified properties.  What I have found, most counties have a gis website, most gis websites have a REST API so if you are developer savvy you may be able to build something to pull information.  Saying that each county doesn't supply the same information in the parcel maps.  Some counties give you legal description, property address, and contact info, while others give you legal description and property address.  For me I have been calling counties and seeing what it takes to get a list. Some counties charge you 25+ dollars and provide you a report file,  not a csv, that is not search friendly and some say you have to come to the court house.  So far I haven't found any user-friendly ways to get information. If you find a better way please let me know.

Thanks,

Wayne