Proudly Serving the areas of and Surrounding Hayden & Rathdrum, Idaho

Proudly Serving the areas of and Surrounding Hayden & Rathdrum, Idaho

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Public Records Request

By filling out the form below, I understand that under Idaho Code 74-103 (1), Northern Lakes Fire Protection District has three (3) working days from the date of receipt of the request to grant or deny the information. I further understand that Idaho Code 74-103 does provide that if Northern Lakes Fire Protection District determines a longer period of time is needed to locate or retrieve the information, I will be notified in writing and that the request will then be granted or denied within ten (10) working days following request.

I acknowledge that Northern Lakes Fire Protection District has an established copying fee schedule as allowed under Idaho Code 74-102, as set forth in the District’s Resolution 15-04A Para 3 (a) through (c): 

(a) The procedures for members of the public to inspect and/or copy public records of the District shall be in accordance with Idaho Code Title 74 Chapter 1, Public Records Act. The fees for such services are set forth below:

  1. The Fire District shall charge a fee of .15 cents per copy exceeding the first 100 pages of paper records requested.

  2. The District shall charge the actual direct cost for providing a duplicate of a computer tape, computer disk, microfilm or similar record system containing public record information.

  3. The Fire District shall charge the actual labor cost associated with responding to the public records request exceeding two (2) person hours at the current per hour pay rate of the lowest paid District administrative staff member necessary and qualified to process the request.

  4. If a request requires redactions to be made by an attorney retained by the Fire District, the rate charged shall be the actual per hour rate of the attorney retained for that purpose.

  5. Payment for copies of documents that are readily available to the staff shall be made at the time copies are provided. Payment for services where the staff has requested additional time to provide the services shall be made in advance.

  6. Public records or reports requested to be faxed to persons or organizations shall be charged an additional .15 cents per page.

  7. Public records or reports requested to be sent by way of US Mail shall be charged an additional $1.00 plus any postage costs exceeding a standard First Class letter.

    • Any statements of fees shall be itemized to show: per page costs for copies made for hourly rates of employees and attorneys involved in, and the actual time spent on, any public records request.

    • The District shall not charge any fee for copies or labor when the requester can demonstrate their request for examination and/or copying of public records meets those conditions set forth in Idaho Code 74-102 (10) (i)-(iii).

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Northern Lakes Fire District Levy Calculator

Northern Lakes Fire District Levy Calculator

Compare the current certified NLFD property-tax rate with the proposed estimated rate.

Property Information

Apply Idaho homeowner's exemption
Calculates 50% of eligible value, up to the maximum entered below.
Editable so the calculator can be updated if Idaho changes the maximum exemption.
Estimated exemption
$0.00
Estimated taxable value
$0.00

Rates Used

ComponentCurrentProposed est.
Primary / regular M&O$64.21$63.38
Temporary override$28.98$35.88
Judgment levy≈ $0.19Not included*
Total used$93.38$99.26

Rates are dollars per $100,000 of taxable assessed value.

*The proposed total is an estimate using the projected primary and temporary rates supplied by NLFD. Any future judgment levy or final certified adjustment is not included.

Your Estimated NLFD Tax Comparison

Current estimated NLFD tax
$0.00
per year
Proposed estimated NLFD tax
$0.00
per year
Estimated annual increase
$0.00
$0.00 per month
Estimated percentage change in NLFD tax: 0.00%

How this estimate is calculated

Important: This calculator is for informational and planning purposes only. It estimates the Northern Lakes Fire District portion of property tax and is not a tax bill. The current rate is based on the 2025 certified NLFD rate. The proposed rate is an estimate based on current 2026 taxable-value assumptions and has not been certified. Final property values, exemptions, levy rates, statutory adjustments, judgment levies, and other taxing-district charges may change the amount shown. Eligibility for the homeowner's exemption is determined by the county assessor.

Burn Permits

BURN PERMITS ARE ISSUED THROUGH THE IDAHO DEPT. OF LANDS (IDL)- REQUIRED MAY 10 THRU OCT 20

Burn Permits can be obtained by going to www.burnpermits.idaho.gov and are good for ten (10) days. The permit can be renewed on the IDL burn permit website. IDL Burn Permits are free.

Permits are required by IDL for burn barrels, residential yard waste, slash piles, weed control, rangeland, prescribed burning, and crop residue/pasture land during the dates listed above.

Premise History / ADA Disability Information Form

This form can be voluntarily completed and submitted to assist first responders more effectively respond to an emergency involving a person with disabilities at home. You can mail or hand deliver the completed form to our Admin Office at 125 W. Hayden Ave., in Hayden, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information on how the disability information is used, please click on the ADA Disability Form below.

Report a Formal Complaint/Concern

Please contact us with any complaints or concerns regarding fire danger or safety issues. Please be specific as to address or location of concern, if any. All fields must be completed for review. All reports are subject to public record laws.

Fire Danger is at Moderate 

IDL has extended out the closed burning past October 10th which means burn permits are still required.

Currently the only allowable burning is burn barrels and residential yard waste piles 5X5 with permits.

Recreational fires are open but do not require a permit.