Welcome to Gem County’s Web Site

Changes to County Services

For current COVID-19 cases in Gem County please click HERE.

As we reopen access for public services, Gem County has implemented several changes on how we are providing services for Driver’s Licenses, ID Cards, Weapons permits, Vehicle Registrations, Planning & Zoning Commission Hearings, etc. To see specific changes to department services … Click Here

click to download a PDF copy

Panograph of Emmett Valley Gem County

Gem County is home to the Emmett City Cherry Festival and many other local events. Gem County spans from Letha to Sweet, and Freezeout Hill to Ola and beyond.The scenic Payette River meanders through the County. Emmett is the county seat, located at the head of the “Valley of Plenty”. The area is known for its orchards, historic landmarks, the Black Canyon Reservoir, and much more!

Emmett Goldendoodles Packet

Department Phone Directory

Public Hearings

(Click Here to View Legal Notices)

September 28th, 2020 1:30pm

Click Here for Stratton Rezone Packet

October 26th, 2020 1:30pm

Click Here for River Crossing Estates Packet

Click Here for Anderson Reserve Special Use Permit Review and Amendment Packet

Click here for Bertao Ranch Wedding Event Packet

Click here for Linville Rezone Packet

Click here for Thayn Rezone Packet

February 1st, 2020 1:30pm

Click Here for Sunset Farms Rezone Packet

February 1st, 2020 3:00pm

Click Here for Robin Lane Rezone Packet

February 8^th Zoning Commission at 6:00 pm

Click Here for Standley Rezone Packet

JMH Farms Rezone Packet

Emmett Goldendoodles Packet

Gem County Emergency Alert Notification
System Sign-up

Residents of Gem County have long known that they may call 911 for police, fire or medical assistance. What you may not be aware of is that the Gem County Sheriff’s Office participates within a mass alert notification system for community awareness. We have the ability to send voice and text messages that alert the community to a variety of emergency and non-emergency circumstances. Such messages may be community wide or very specific geographically. We can also post to social media accounts for Gem County with the latest information for the community to view.

The alert notification system is provided by AlertSense. Stay informed by choosing which alerts you would like to receive, ranging from local crime alerts or severe weather alerts. AlertSense has a simple process in place that enhances our opportunity to contact you via your cell phone, text, email or other means. We encourage you to visit AlertSense and get signed up today!

Signup for AlertSense here (click to open)

RFP for Inmate Services for the Gem County Jail

Click links below to view documents

Bid packet for the RFP

Gem County Jail Inmate Services Addendum No. 1 (updated 1/26/2021)

Fairgrounds Bleachers Bid Packets

Click links below to view documents

Bid packet for the RFP

Gem County Legal Notices Page

The ‘Legal Notices’ web page contains links to departmental public notifications such as: Ordinances; Real property sales (Sheriff); Special Planning/Zoning Commission Meetings (Development Services); Recorder, Elections, Clerical (County Clerk); Noxious and Nuisance Weed Control (Noxious Weed).

Click here to go to our Legal Notices web page

ADA Compliance Coordinator

Larry Robertson
(208) 477-2214
lrobertson@co.gem.id.us

Gem County has appointed Larry Robertson as our American Disabilities Act Compliance Coordinator. Please contact Larry if you have any questions or concerns regarding Gem County’s compliance with the American Disabilities Act requirements.

Resolution to appoint an ADA Compliance Coordinator:
Gem County Resolution No. 2017-08

Gem County Courthouse Blueprints

Click here to open PDF copy of the original construction blueprints

(this is a large document and may take a few minutes to download)

Gem County, Idaho Ordinance No. 2018-01

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GEM COUNTY CRITERIA FOR GRANTING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE § 63-602NN, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Click here to open PDF copy of Draft Document

What is AHMP?

AHMP stands for “All Hazard Mitigation Plan“. We have created a web page that provides information and updates for Gem County’s All Hazard Mitigation Plan development.

Click here to go to our AHMP web page