The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) serves families with children under the age of 13 or over 13 if a child has a disability, providing child care assistance to working families by paying for a portion of child care.
Visit the ICCP page for Providers at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare or call the 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588, and ask to speak to your local Child Care Resource Specialist.
You must contact your local Department of Children and Family Services to obtain an appication and submit it for processing.
- no fee is charged to get a child care license.
- you are expected to provide a safe and healthy home environment with adequate equipment and space.
- must be at least 18 years of age.
Legal Requirements: All businesses, including home-based ones, need to register their name and entity type with the Idaho Secretary of State's office. The business must be a secondary use for the home; the primary use must remain that of a residence.
The EIN can be obtained by calling (800) 829-4933 or by visiting the IRS website at If you are interested in attending a Business Basics class in your area, sign up today at
To apply for a seller's permit, complete the Idaho Business Registration application. It's free. If you apply online, you'll get the permit in about 10 days. If you mail your application, it can take up to four weeks to get the permit.
Idaho does not have a state business license.
Etsy doesn't require sellers to have a business license to sell products via its platform. Generally, sales tax registration is required when a seller has either economic nexus or a physical presence in the state.
By state law, in cities with a population greater than 3,000, it costs $750 to apply to a state-issued liquor license (and that same amount annually to renew). Beer and wine licenses cost an additional $50.
Register your business (and any of its assumed business names) with the Idaho Secretary of State.
- Website: sos.idaho.gov (see "Business Entities")
- Phone: (208) 334-2301.
Under the Idaho Food Code, you must submit a written application for a food establishment license on forms provided by your local health district. Keep in mind there are seven regional health department districts within Idaho. Refer to Appendix C to see which one covers the county where your product will be processed.
-City License.You may need to obtain a license to operate your photography business in a particular locale, whether you are a resident, or not.
How Much Does It Cost to Feed YOUR Family?
| For one child, age: | Most recent government estimates of food costs for one week (June 2019, U.S. Average) |
|---|
| Thrifty plan | Moderate cost plan |
|---|
| 1 year | $22.00 | $33.30 |
| 2-3 years | $24.00 | $37.10 |
| 4-5 years | $25.30 | $39.60 |
Preschool Rates
| Weekly Rates |
|---|
| 5 Days | 3 Days M/W/F |
|---|
| 3-5 Years old | $201.25 | $143.75 |
Idaho is one of just six states — the others are New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and Montana — that offer no funding for preschool. A significant body of research shows that high-quality preschools produce long-term academic and social benefits for children.
Incorporation requirements are set out in the Idaho Business Corporation Act and the Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Act, available from the Secretary of State. A one-time fee of $100 is required for business corporations ($120 if the application is handwritten) or $30 for nonprofit corporations.
