Generating Revenue from Endowment Land
The Land Board and IDL have statutory authority to lease approximately 2.5 million acres of endowment land for commercial use.
Revenue generated from commercial leasing provides vital funding to the endowment beneficiaries, including Idaho’s public schools. Idaho’s constitution requires IDL to maximize the revenue generated from these lands for the beneficiaries.
Any individual, company or governmental agency that wishes lease endowment land for commercial purposes must obtain a lease from IDL.
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Program Contacts
Commercial Leasing Program Manager
Boise Staff Office
Kemp Smith
kesmith@idl.idaho.gov
(208) 334-0202
Eastern Supervisory Area
Jerome, ID
Meribeth Lomkin
mlomkin@idl.idaho.gov
208-324-2561
Eastern Supervisory Area
Idaho Falls, ID
Heath Hancock
hhancock@idl.idaho.gov
208-525-7167
Payette Lakes Supervisory Area
McCall, ID
Jasen King
jking@idl.idaho.gov
208-634-7125
Pend Oreille Supervisory Area
Sandpoint, ID
Erik Sjoquist
esjoquist@idl.idaho.gov
208-263-5104
Ponderosa Supervisory Area
Deary, ID
Chris Tretter
ctretter@idl.idaho.gov
208-877-1121
Priest Lake Supervisory Area
Coolin, ID
Ryan Zandhuisen
rzandhuisen@idl.idaho.gov
208-443-2516
Southwest Supervisory Area
Boise, ID
Connor MacMahon
cmacmahon@idl.idaho.gov
208-334-3488
Southwest Supervisory Area
Boise, ID
Ruth Luke
rluke@idl.idaho.gov
208-334-3488
St. Joe Supervisory Area
St. Maries, ID
Tony Brede
tbrede@idl.idaho.gov
208-245-4551
Commercial Ground Leasing Opportunities
Six parcels with exceptional access near Micron Semiconductor in Boise that total 31.4 acres are available for lease. Proposals for development will be accepted during a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Documents:
- Contact: Kemp Smith
A strategically located 2.84 acre parcel near I-84 and Micron Semiconductor in Boise is available for lease. Proposals for development will be accepted during a forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Documents:
- Contact: Kemp Smith
Communication Site Leasing
Includes cellular towers, private mobile radio services, and billboard advertising
Upcoming Communication Site Auctions
Accepting Applications Until December 8, 2023.
- IDL Area: Southwest Supervisory Area
- County: Boise
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Communication Site
- Legal Description: Approximately .23 acres of Pts SENENW, T10N-R03E-S14
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Connor MacMahon
2023 Expiring Communication Site Leases
Accepting applications January 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Mica Supervisory Area
- County: Kootenai
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Communications Site
- Legal Description: .04 acres of Pts SWNE, 0.207 Acres, More or Less and .17 acres of Pt SWNE, T49N-R05W-S04
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Mike Ahmer
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: St. Joe Supervisory Area
- County: Benewah
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Communications Site
- Legal Description: .5 +/- acres of Pts. of SESE, T46N-R03W-S16
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Tony Brede
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Ponderosa Supervisory Area
- County: Clearwater
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Communications Site
- Legal Description: .54 acres of Pts E2SESE, T38N-R01W-S36
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Chris Tretter
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Southwest Supervisory Area
- County: Elmore
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Communications Site
- Legal Description: 1 acre of Pt NWSE, T02S-R07E-S36
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Ruth Luke
2024 Expiring Communication Site Leases
Accepting applications January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Southwest Supervisory Area
- County: Boise
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Communications Site
- Legal Description: .23 acres of Pts NWSWNE, T10N-R03E-S11
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Ruth Luke
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Southwest Supervisory Area
- County: Boise
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Communications Site
- Legal Description: 4.27 acres of Pt SENW, Pt SWNE, T10N-R03E-S14
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Ruth Luke
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Supervisory Area
- County: Boise
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Communications Site
- Legal Description: .23 acres of Pts NESENW (100′ x 100′), T10N-R03E-S14
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Ruth Luke
2025 Expiring Communication Site Leases
M500023
- IDL Area: Payette Lakes
- County: Washington
- Term: 10 Years
- Proposed Use: Communication Site
- Contact: Jasen King
- More Information
M700074
- IDL Area: Eastern Jerome
- County: Jerome
- Term: 10 Years
- Proposed Use: Communication Site
- Contact: Meribeth Lomkin
- More Information
Industrial Facility Leasing
Includes air strips, cloud seeding facilities, solid waste transfer stations, gravel storage yards, fire protection districts, community water systems, and GPS systems
Upcoming Industrial Facility Auctions
None at this time.
2023 Expiring Industrial Facility Leases
Accepting applications January 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Mica Supervisory Area
- County: Kootenai
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 2.71 acres of Pts SWNW, T53N-R05W-S36
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Mike Ahmer
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Supervisory Area
- County: Cassia
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 17.89 acres of PART SE1/4 NW1/4, T10S-R25E-S11
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Meribeth Lomkin
2024 Expiring Industrial Facility Leases
Accepting applications January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024
M200005
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Pend Oreille Supervisory Area
- County: Bonner
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 1 acre of Pts SWSE, T54N-R04W-S02
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Erik Sjoquist
2025 Expiring Industrial Facility Leases
Accepting applications January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024
M220005
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Mica
- County: Kootenai
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: .01 acres of PTS OF NWNWNE
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Andrew Smyth
M600052
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Southwest
- County: Ada
- Term: 5 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 3 acres of Pts SWNW
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Derek Kraft
M700053
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Jerome
- County: Camas
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: .5 Acres of Pt NENW
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Randal Brunmeier
M800045
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Custer
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 1 acres of Pts of NWSE
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800050
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Madison
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of SWSW
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800051
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Bonneville
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of NWSW
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800052
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Bonneville
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of NWSE
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800053
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Bear Lake
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of NENE
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800054
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Fremont
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of NWSE
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800055
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Fremont
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of NWSE
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800056
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Bonneville
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of SWSW
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800057
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Caribou
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of NWSE
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800058
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Bear Lake
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of SESW
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
M800059
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Idaho Falls
- County: Clark
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Industrial
- Legal Description: 40 acres of NESE
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Heath Hancock
Military Facility Leasing
Includes operations readiness training complexes, mobile radar and radio equipment installations, and small arms training ranges
Upcoming Military Facility Auctions
None at this time.
Office & Retail Leasing
Includes big box retail stores, strip mall developments, self storage facilities and parking lots
Upcoming Office & Retail Lease Auctions
None at this time.
Commercial Recreation Leasing
Outfitter & Guide, Trails, Sledding Hill, RV Park, Horse Trail Riding, Air Strip, Ski Resort, Ice Cave, and State Park
Upcoming Commercial Recreation Lease Auctions
Accepting Applications Until November 6, 2023.
- Expiring Lease: M100010
- IDL Area: Priest Lake Supervisory Area
- County: Bonner
- Term: 5 Years
- Use: Commercial Recreation
- Legal Description: 9.88 acres of Pts. Gov Lot 6, T60N-R04W-S22
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Dan Brown / Ryan Zandhuisen
2023 Expiring Commercial Recreation Leases
Accepting applications January 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023
- New Lease: M100018
- IDL Area: Priest Lake Supervisory Area
- County: Bonner
- Term: 2 Years
- Use: Commercial Recreation
- Legal Description: 3.75 acres of Pts. Gov Lot 6, T60N-R04W-S22
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Ryan Zandhuisen
*Currently advertised under M100018; IDL accepting applications until November 6, 2023.
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: St. Joe Supervisory Area
- County: Shoshone
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Commercial Recreation
- Legal Description: 10.57 acres of Pts Gov Lot 1, T46N-R01E-S36
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Tony Brede
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Ponderosa Supervisory Area
- County: Latah
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Commercial Recreation
- Legal Description: See Fact Sheet for details
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Chris Tretter
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Supervisory Area
- County: Camas, Gooding, Lincoln
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Commercial Recreation
- Legal Description: 4,800 acres of T04S-R15E-S16; T04S-R16E-S16, T04S-R13E-S16, T02S-R16E-S36, T02S-R15E-S36, T02S-R14E-S36 and T02S-R13E-S36; and 320 acres of NE, W2SE, E2SW, T04S-R14E-S36f
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Meribeth Lomkin
2024 Expiring Commercial Recreation Leases
Accepting applications January 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024
M400001
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Clearwater Supervisory Area
- County: Clearwater
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Commercial Recreation
- Legal Description: See Fact Sheet for details
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Ian Bridges
M420002
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Maggie Creek Supervisory Area
- County: Idaho
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Commercial Recreation
- Legal Description: See Fact Sheet for details
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Ian Bridges
M420004
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Maggie Creek Supervisory Area
- County: Idaho
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Commercial Recreation
- Legal Description: See Fact Sheet for details
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Ian Bridges
2025 Expiring Commercial Recreation Leases
M300005
- IDL Area: St. Joe
- County: Benewah
- Term: 10 Years
- Proposed Use: Recreation
- Contact: Tony Brede
- More Information
M310004
- IDL Area: Cataldo
- County: Shoshone
- Term: 10 Years
- Proposed Use: Recreation
- Contact: Andrew Smyth
- More Information
M420003
- IDL Area: Maggie Creek
- County: Idaho
- Term: 10 Years
- Proposed Use: Recreation
- Contact: Ian Bridges/Nick Carter
- More Information
M430004
- IDL Area: Craig Mountain
- County: Nez Perce County/Idaho County
- Term: 10 Years
- Proposed Use: Recreation
- Contact: Ian Bridges/Ben Baldwin
- More Information
Non-Commercial Recreation Leasing
Warming Hut, Campground, Day Use Fishing, Shooting Range and Wildlife Winter Range, Gun Club, Snowmobile Hut, Sportsmen Access Area
Upcoming Non-Commercial Recreation Lease Auctions
None at this time.
2023 Expiring Non-Commercial Recreation Leases
Accepting applications January 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023
- New Lease: TBD
- IDL Area: Eastern Supervisory Area
- County: Blaine
- Term: 10 Years
- Use: Non-Commercial Recreation
- Legal Description: 23 acres of Pts NWSW, Pts SWSW, T03N-R18E-S16
- Documents: Fact Sheet and Lease Template
- Contact: Meribeth Lomkin
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