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25 Idaho-only listings · 323 national · latest check Sept 27, 2026
Unclaimed money
The state may be holding your forgotten paychecks, deposits or refunds. Searching takes a minute and costs nothing.
Free tax help & credits
If your AGI is $89,000 or less, you probably qualify to e-file Idaho and federal taxes free through Free File or GetYourRefund.
Tax credits people miss
Most Idahoans get $155 per person back for sales tax on food, or up to $250 with receipts.
Free college & tuition help
Up to $8,000 toward trade school, community college or in-demand training after high school.
Only-here money & perks
National Park Service history on the cheap: no entrance pass required at this Idaho site.
Only-here money & perks
National Park Service history on the cheap: no entrance pass required at this Idaho site.
Only-here money & perks
This national reserve does not charge an entrance fee.
Only-here money & perks
No entrance pass required at this national site, so the only cost is getting there.
Energy help
Government help paying heating and cooling bills, plus crisis help if you are facing a shutoff or run out of fuel.
211 help lines
Dial 2-1-1 or search online to find local help with food, rent, utilities, health care and more. It’s free and confidential.
Home safety freebies
Borrow a radon test kit free from participating Idaho libraries. The state mail-order kits are free too when in stock.
Free health programs
Find, borrow or buy assistive technology, often at little to no cost.
Kids’ health coverage
Health coverage for Idaho kids who meet eligibility rules, whatever their healthcare needs.
State park free days
No entrance pass required to explore the Oregon National Historic Trail in Idaho; partner sites along the route may set their own fees.
State park free days
No entrance pass required to explore the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail in Idaho; partner sites along the route may set their own fees.
State park free days
No entrance pass required to explore the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail in Idaho; partner sites along the route may set their own fees.
State park free days
There is no charge to visit Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge near Nampa and Lake Lowell.
State park free days
No fees are charged to the public at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge near Bonners Ferry.
Free fishing days
Fish without a license on set free days. 2026 was June 13; 2027 is June 12.
Library card perks
Borrow outdoor play, STEAM, tech and wellness gear for 14 days from Ada Community Library.
Library card perks
Free audiobooks mailed to your door and back for Idahoans who cannot read standard print.
Museum & zoo free days
Visitors 62 and older get free admission on the third Wednesday of each month.
Museum & zoo free days
Admission to the museum in Ketchum is always free.
Park, hunting & fishing passes
Idaho disabled veterans pay just $5 for a license and get deeply cut tag prices, like a deer tag for $10.75.
Park, hunting & fishing passes
Idaho veterans rated 100% permanent and total get free state park entry and a free campsite per stay.
Open settlementsUS
Share of $59.5M for people who used the Flo app in 2016 to 2019.
Open settlementsUS
$40 cash without receipt for owners of certain Bestway pools 48 inches or taller.
Open settlementsUS
Claim up to $5 without documentation if you used CVS web or app.
Open settlementsUS
$0.50 per product for up to 5 products without proof of purchase.