Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is the agency that carries out auctions for state endowment trust lands as well as surplus state property managed by other State of Idaho agencies.
Surplus Property For Sale
State of Idaho property, with some exceptions, is disposed of through the Idaho Department of Lands, pursuant to Idaho Code ยงยง 58-331 and 58-332. If a state agency has identified the real property as surplus to their needs, it is appraised, presented to the Land Board for approval, and offered to state government and tax supported agencies for potential sale. If there is no interest from a government or tax supported agency, it can be offered for sale to the public.
Upon final approval to sell the property, an auction date is scheduled. The property is advertised for five (5) weeks prior to the auction. An oral auction is then conducted in the location designated in the legal notice. The appraised value of the property establishes the minimum bid at the public auction. The property is sold to the qualified bidder submitting the highest bid. If the property does not sell at public auction, the Land Board may have the property appraised and enter into negotiations with any party.
Upcoming Auction
The auction for the Payette Readiness Center will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Payette Readiness Center at 1920 Center Ave., Payette, ID 83861
Registration starts at 10 a.m. (MT); Auction starts at 11 a.m. (MT)
Property Viewing Notice
The Payette Readiness Center property is available for viewing exclusively during two scheduled Open Houses. Prospective buyers are invited to tour the site on:
- Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (MT)
- Friday, December 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (MT)
Payette Readiness Center
Address: 1920 Center Ave., Payette, ID 83661
Acres: 4.04+/-
Property includes: 10,662 sq ft building consisting of multiple offices, classrooms, restrooms, and a large assembly/gymnasium. Property also includes a parking area, fenced yard, and park currently used as a dog park.
Reserve Price: $810,000
Due Diligence Documents:
Endowment Land for Sale
The State of Idaho, through IDL, holds real property that may be available for sale. Parties interested in purchasing available property may generally initiate the sale process by an application or nomination process through IDL. Upon application or nomination, the Land Board would approve or reject a sale. If approved for sale, IDL will appraise the property and set a date for a public auction. The auction will be advertised for at least four weeks prior to the date of the auction. The property will go to the highest bid equal to or exceeding the appraised value. Property cannot be sold for less than appraised value.
There are currently no state endowment lands scheduled for auction. Please note, all public auctions will be advertised on this webpage at least four weeks prior to any auction.
Contact
Jessica Hale
Real Estate Program Manager
(208) 334-0267
jessica.hale@idl.idaho.gov