Emmett Irrigation District patrons who own property within our boundaries can hold water rights to EID irrigation water defined as water entitlement acres. Water entitlement is held by the land. How much water in definition does that mean? See chart below:
In need of a building permit? County will need a "Set Back Letter" from EID:
EID Set Back letter you will need to email -[email protected]- or drop by the office a Plot Map of the proposed structure for permitting with the dimensions by feet from ALL SIDES of the property lines. Our District Manager prefers a Google Map printed out of aerial view with surrounding areas or screenshot in email.
EID Fee: $100.00
Please include:
1)property address
2) parcel number if you know it
3) Owner name
4) Contact phone number and email
5) Google Map printed out of aerial view with surrounding area or screenshot in email
6) Set Back Fee $100.00
We can usually get these back in 7-10 days
EID Set Back letter you will need to email -[email protected]- or drop by the office a Plot Map of the proposed structure for permitting with the dimensions by feet from ALL SIDES of the property lines. Our District Manager prefers a Google Map printed out of aerial view with surrounding areas or screenshot in email.
EID Fee: $100.00
Please include:
1)property address
2) parcel number if you know it
3) Owner name
4) Contact phone number and email
5) Google Map printed out of aerial view with surrounding area or screenshot in email
6) Set Back Fee $100.00
We can usually get these back in 7-10 days
We get this question a lot....
"Are canals, ditches, access roads, and associated structures intended for public use?"
~ No. Canals and ditches are not safe for swimming or other activities and are located on privately-owned property. Canal access roads are also constructed on privately-owned land and the District is the only authorized user of the roadways. The roads may not be used as access routes. Unauthorized third party use of this land is a Trespass.
~Why? Access allows operators to remove sediment and other debris, mow, spray/burn and refurbish facilities and to perform other maintenance activities.
~Please contact us before you begin any construction, landscaping or other activity close to a ditch easement.
~Idaho statute 42-109 prohibits the placement of any encroachment within a ditch easement. Encroachments may include buildings, parking areas, fences, landscaping and other structures or activities within OR blocking the ditch easement. Removal of such encroachments will be solely the responsibility and cost of the landowner.
~It is not required for a ditch easement to be recorded or notated on your deed(s). Mere existence of the facility constitutes notice of the ditch easement.
"Are canals, ditches, access roads, and associated structures intended for public use?"
~ No. Canals and ditches are not safe for swimming or other activities and are located on privately-owned property. Canal access roads are also constructed on privately-owned land and the District is the only authorized user of the roadways. The roads may not be used as access routes. Unauthorized third party use of this land is a Trespass.
~Why? Access allows operators to remove sediment and other debris, mow, spray/burn and refurbish facilities and to perform other maintenance activities.
~Please contact us before you begin any construction, landscaping or other activity close to a ditch easement.
~Idaho statute 42-109 prohibits the placement of any encroachment within a ditch easement. Encroachments may include buildings, parking areas, fences, landscaping and other structures or activities within OR blocking the ditch easement. Removal of such encroachments will be solely the responsibility and cost of the landowner.
~It is not required for a ditch easement to be recorded or notated on your deed(s). Mere existence of the facility constitutes notice of the ditch easement.
If you just purchased property that has irrigation water - click here to learn more about what this means to you as a land owner!