Start utilities
Electricity, natural gas, and water, using official Idaho Power, Intermountain Gas, and city or utility pages.
Your first 90 days in the Treasure Valley
Last checked Nov 10, 2026
If you are moving to the Boise area, take care of official household setup first: start electricity, gas, and water; get an Idaho driver license or ID and register your vehicle; enroll students; and start trash service with the city that serves your address. Then use this directory to find independent local companies for the new-home work that often comes next, such as gutters, fences, landscaping, sprinklers, and window coverings.
Every step below links to official sources we last checked November 10, 2026. We do not invent fees, deadlines, or wait times. Print or save the full First 90 Days checklist.
Driver license and vehicle registration
Idaho’s official 30-day guidance for a license or ID, a title, plates, and registration.
Enroll in school
Official enrollment pages for Boise, West Ada, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, and Vallivue districts.
Find city services
Official city pages for Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell, Star, and Garden City.
Start trash and recycling
Official city or utility pages for collection, plus a note where a city-authored page still needs confirmation.
If you bought a new-construction home
A separate path for first outdoor and finish projects after closing.
If you are moving for jobs tied to Micron's expansion
The same official checklist, plus figures cited from Micron's own Idaho page.