Ada County Commissioners

Have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend! 

Ada County Commissioners voted Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to prohibit fireworks in areas of Unincorporated Ada County that constitute a severe fire threat. If you live in Idaho, you know wildfires are a constant threat to lives, homes, and property. The threat of wildfires this year is significantly greater in Ada County due to a combination of persistent drought, historically low snowpack, early drying fuels, and extreme early-season heat waves.
Where is Unincorporated Ada County? Unincorporated Ada County is roughly 847 square miles of the county that are *not within the city limits of Boise, Meridian, Kuna, Garden City, Eagle, or Star. Unincorporated Ada County is home to more than 63,000 people. Please contact the city in which you live to learn of any city-specific fireworks prohibitions in place.
Ada County Commissioners have voted to prohibit fireworks in unincorporated Ada County for more than ten years.
See the interactive map that shows exactly where the ban is in effect: https://gisprod.adacounty.id.gov/arcgis/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?id=4a3cad85e7874d55b26be84e32c6c236&appid=4a3cad85e7874d55b26be84e32c6c236

If you like knowing how your property tax dollars are determined, this is for you. Ada County elected officials and department heads are presenting their FY27 budgets to the Ada County Board of Commissioners this week. Officials will share what they’ve accomplished, the efficiency measures and innovative processes they use, and their plans and projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Even though Ada County collects property taxes, we do not keep all of that revenue. Interesting factoids to know and understand: Schools, cities and smaller taxing districts like cemetery and library districts and the highway district make up 76.4% of the taxes we collect and then distribute. The portion that goes to county functions is only 23.6% of the pie, and the lion’s share of those funds goes to public safety and courts. Presentations are there for you to watch, either live or at a later point. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmREyet73vxhBFCffWClEKA

Ada County elected officials and department heads will present FY27 department budget requests to the Ada County Commissioners starting Monday, June 8 until Wednesday, June 10. Presentations will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday and the public and media are invited to attend in person or watch via the Ada County YouTube channel livestream.

Ada County elected officials and department heads will begin presenting FY27 office and department budget requests to the Ada County Commissioners starting Monday, June 8th. Presentations will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday. You can watch the presentations LIVE on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com//streams

What do you want Ada County to look like in 10, 20, or even 30 years?

We’re kicking off an update to Ada County’s Comprehensive Plan and are looking for community members to join a new Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. This group will help provide feedback and guide conversations about the future of growth, transportation, agriculture, housing, parks, and other important topics in unincorporated Ada County.

We’re looking for people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. No planning experience required, just a willingness to participate and help shape the future of your community.

Apply today at https://adacounty.id.gov/commissioners/volunteer-board-information-applications/

You can find more information about the project here: https://adacounty.id.gov/developmentservices/ada-county-comprehensive-plan-update/ Be sure you’re following along for more updates!

Dry Creek Ranch residents Ada County Development Services wants to hear from you!

Dry Creek Ranch Residents: We want to hear from you!

Every few years, Ada County reviews its planned communities to see how well they are meeting the goals and vision that were established when they were approved. This process helps us understand what’s working well, what challenges residents are experiencing, and whether the community is developing as intended.

If you live in Dry Creek Ranch, your feedback is an important part of that review. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your thoughts with us on life in Dry Creek Ranch.

https://forms.office.com/g/LcffvqNF66

Did you know you can watch Ada County's Open Business Meeting live each week? The Open Business Meeting, or OBM, is where the Ada County Commissioners conduct official administrative duties, approve expenditures, and make policy decisions. The OBM is generally held Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM.
Check it out on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmREyet73vxhBFCffWClEKA