Summary
The state jacked up fingerprint background check fees Jan. 1, so Boise is passing the exact cost along to taxi drivers, solicitors, alarm installers and other licensees. The city makes nothing on it.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Applicants for affected licenses will pay $5 to $3.75 more per fingerprint check; no city revenue.
The city's cost recovery only; affected licensees pay more.
License applicants — taxi drivers, solicitors, alarm installers — who absorb the higher state fees.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Regular Evening Meeting — February 10, 2026
Boise now has a new, comprehensive business licensing code covering applications, fees, background checks, inspections, and how licenses can be denied or revoked. Any business owner in the city will be working under these new rules.
City Council - Regular Evening Meeting — February 3, 2026
The state jacked up fingerprint background check fees Jan. 1, so Boise is passing the exact cost along to taxi drivers, solicitors, alarm installers and other licensees. The city makes nothing on it.
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