MASS GATHERINGS
No person shall conduct a Mass Gathering without first obtaining
a mass gathering permit from the Mass Gathering Coordinator as provided in
Section V, Application Process for Mass Gatherings, unless othewise not required by this ordinance or law.
“Mass gathering” means a gathering of attendees to equal 150 or more individuals gathered together 1) at any location at any single time for any lawful purpose, or 2) dispersed out in a ride, race, or the like, for any lawful purpose.
Notice of Mass Gathering Encouraged, not Required. The Applicant is
encouraged, but is not required to submit a completed Notice of Mass Gathering, on the approved form provided by Boise County, contained as Attachment A, to the Mass Gathering Coordinator and the Boise County Clerk at least sixty (60) days prior to the proposed mass gathering event, coupled with a $100 notice fee which shall be paid to the Boise County Clerk, if the Applicant believes they could fall within an exception under Section lV., B, Exceptions.
Application Required. A Completed Application, on the approved form provided by Boise County which documents requirements of the proposed mass gathering event, contained as Attachment B, shall be turned into the Mass Gathering Coordinator and the Boise County Clerk, at least forty five (45) days prior to the proposed mass gathering event, coupled with a $300 application fee which shall be paid to the Boise County Clerk.
All Mass Gathering Permit applications received by the Clerk’s office will be forwarded to the Mass Gathering Coordinator. The Boise County Mass Gathering Coordinator will forward the same notification to Boise County Dispatch and all Fire, EMS and other applicable agencies as determined by the Sheriff and Emergency Manager.
Please Review the entire Mass Gathering Ordinance 2025-05 for further instructions and exemptions. Link Below.
Revision of the Mass Gathering Ordinance
The Board of County Commissioners approved a 2025 revision of the Mass Gathering Ordinance on August 26th, 2025. Mass Gathering Ordinance 2025-05 is now in effect: for exact requirements see the BC Mass Gathering Ordinance
Permit Applications
Notice of Mass Gathering– to be completed and sent first.
Mass Gathering Permit-Application for Mass Gathering – Special Event to be completed if necessary.
Mass Gathering Coordinator
Jordan Jones
208-807-0073
[email protected]
Please see notices if attached.