Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

General Information about COVID-19

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Information
• State of Idaho COVID-19 Information
• Central District Health COVID-19 Information Directory
• St. Luke’s COVID-19 Data and Reporting
• St. Alphonsus COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

• Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine from the Center for Disease Control
• Use the CDC Vaccine Finder to find more information about vaccine locations, brands available, and scheduling details
• Text your zip code to 438829 to have nearby providers texted to you (Text your zip code to 822862 for Spanish)
• Visit Crush the Curve Idaho

COVID-19 Test Information

• Vault self-test kits are available at all Boise Public Library locations. Supplies may vary, so please check with your home library to confirm availability. *Please request your self-test kits via curbside pickup to minimize contact with others.
• Boise State University COVID testing center
• Crush the Curve Idaho Testing Resources

Additional Assistance Resources

• COVID Help Now Line by the Idaho Office of Emergency Management
• Findhelp.org
• BoiseLIST.org

Facilities + Service Impacts

City Clerk's Office

Due to a staff shortage, the City Clerk’s Office will close temporarily for walk-in services Wednesday 1/19 to Friday 1/21.

Some time-sensitive services such as finger printing and background checks will be available by appointment. To make an appointment email cityclerk@cityofboise.org or call 208-972-8150.

All other services can be completed online by visiting cityofboise.org or calling 208-972-8150. The City Clerk’s team will continue to process applications and licenses during the temporary closure.

Walk in services will resume Monday, January 24.

City Libraries

One branch of the Boise Public Library has adjusted its hours to close earlier today, January 18 and tomorrow, January 19. The Library! at Cole & Ustick will be closing at 6 p.m. for the next two days but is expected to return to normal hours after that.

COVID-19 Policy Updates for Events

Effective Friday, September 17, the following requirements are being implemented for events permitted by the City of Boise and/or being held at city-owned facilities:

For events under 250 people

• Masks are required both indoors and outdoors if six feet of physical distance cannot be maintained
• Event organizers must provide masks for attendees and masks must be worn when not eating or drinking
• COVID-19 protocol ambassadors, staffed by the event, are required on site
• Event organizers must submit a plan through the city’s special events process for approval

For events larger than 250 people 

• Proof of vaccination or proof of negative COVID-19 test required for all attendees
• Masks are required both indoors and outdoors if six feet of physical distance cannot be maintained
• Event organizers must provide masks for attendees and masks must be worn when not eating or drinking
• COVID-19 protocol ambassadors, staffed by the event, are required on site
• Event organizers must submit a plan to the city’s Special Events Team for approval
• Physical distancing measures in place
• Sanitation stations throughout event footprint
• Event organizers must submit a traffic flow plan for approval to prevent COVID-19 spread and promote physical distancing

For questions, please contact the Special Events team with the Office of the City Clerk at 208-972-8150 or SpecialEvents@cityofboise.org.

Face Masks Required in City of Boise Facilities

Masks are required for all visitors and staff at city buildings including Boise City Hall, City Hall West, the Boise Public Library, branch libraries, recreation facilities, water renewal facilities and city office buildings.  

This requirement applies to everyone regardless of their vaccination status. Exemptions apply to: