Disaster relief · Idaho
Disaster declarations and IRS tax relief in Idaho
FEMA lists 4 federal disaster declarations for Idaho since October 30, 2024 (2 major disasters, 2 fire management); none includes FEMA individual assistance.
Disaster declarations and tax relief
The IRS has published no disaster tax relief notice for Idaho in 2025 or 2026.
Latest FEMA declaration: FM-5660-ID (Tartar Fire), declared August 2, 2026.
Official notices, not advice. This page reports what FEMA and the IRS have published. Whether a postponed deadline or a FEMA program applies to you depends on where you live or do business and on your situation: check with the IRS or a tax professional, and apply for FEMA help only through DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA's official site.
FEMA declarations in Idaho
Every federal declaration since October 30, 2024, newest first. "Areas" is the number of counties and other areas FEMA designated.
| Declaration | Type | Incident period | Declared | Programs | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM-5660-ID Tartar Fire | Fire management Fire | Aug 2, 2026 | Aug 2, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 1 |
| DR-4917-ID Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides | Major disaster Severe Storm | Mar 11, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 6 |
| DR-4905-ID Straight-Line Winds | Major disaster Straight-Line Winds | Dec 16, 2025 – Dec 18, 2025 | Apr 7, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 10 |
| FM-5607-ID Sunset Fire | Fire management Fire | Aug 14, 2025 – Sep 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 1 |
All other counties with a declaration or IRS notice (11)
| County | Declarations | Latest | Individual aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benewah County | 2 | DR-4917-ID | no |
| Bonner County | 3 | DR-4917-ID | no |
| Boundary County | 1 | DR-4905-ID | no |
| Clearwater County | 2 | DR-4917-ID | no |
| Idaho County | 1 | DR-4905-ID | no |
| Kootenai County | 2 | DR-4917-ID | no |
| Latah County | 2 | DR-4917-ID | no |
| Lewis County | 1 | DR-4905-ID | no |
| Nez Perce County | 2 | DR-4917-ID | no |
| Shoshone County | 1 | DR-4905-ID | no |
| Washington County | 1 | FM-5660-ID | no |
These counties have no separate page: they have a declaration without individual assistance and no open IRS notice, or we found few searches about them.
Official links
- DisasterAssistance.gov: FEMA's official site to apply for individual assistance or check an application.
- IRS: Tax relief in disaster situations, the list of every IRS disaster notice, and the IRS FAQs for disaster victims.
Flood insurance in Idaho: NFIP home policies cost a median $1,083 a year (3,682 homes insured on August 31, 2026). Most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. See flood insurance costs in Idaho.