General Contractor Disclosure Statement (Residential)

IDAHO GENERAL CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

(Residential Construction - Idaho Code § 45-525)

Pursuant to Idaho Code Sections 45-501 through 45-525

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Idaho does not require a traditional preliminary notice for most construction projects. However, for RESIDENTIAL projects exceeding $2,000, general contractors MUST provide a General Contractor Disclosure Statement to the homeowner before entering into the contract.

NOTE: This disclosure is required for anyone contracting directly with a homeowner, including specialty contractors if the homeowner is acting as their own general contractor.

PROJECT TYPE AND THRESHOLD

Contract Amount: $__________________

☐ Contract exceeds $2,000 - DISCLOSURE REQUIRED
☐ Contract is $2,000 or less - Disclosure not required

Project Type:
☐ Residential (owner-occupied)
☐ Commercial - No disclosure required

SECTION 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Street Address:
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City: _________________ County: _________________ ZIP: _________

Legal Description (if available):
_________________________________
_________________________________

SECTION 2: HOMEOWNER INFORMATION

Homeowner Name(s): _________________________________

Homeowner Address (if different from project):
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

SECTION 3: GENERAL CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Contractor Name: _________________________________

Business Name (if different): _________________________________

Contractor Address:
_________________________________
_________________________________
City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________

Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

Idaho Contractor Registration No.: _________________________________

Public Works License No. (if applicable): _________________________________

SECTION 4: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

General Description of Work to be Performed:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Contract Price: $__________________

Estimated Start Date: _________________________________

Estimated Completion Date: _________________________________

SECTION 5: GENERAL CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE

DISCLOSURE OF LIEN RIGHTS (Idaho Code § 45-525)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HOMEOWNER

Under Idaho law, persons who labor upon or furnish materials for improvements to your property may have lien rights against your property if they are not paid. This means that if the general contractor fails to pay subcontractors or material suppliers, those parties may be able to place a lien on your property even if you have paid the general contractor in full.

YOUR RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS:

1. Request Lien Waivers: You have the right to request lien waivers from all subcontractors and suppliers before making final payment to the general contractor.

2. Joint Checks: You may issue joint checks payable to both the general contractor and subcontractors/suppliers.

3. Withhold Payment: You may withhold sufficient funds from payment to the general contractor to cover amounts owed to subcontractors and suppliers until you receive appropriate lien waivers.

LIEN FILING DEADLINES:

• Contractors must file a lien within 90 days of their last day of non-trivial work
• Within 5 days of filing, the contractor must serve a copy on the property owner

SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS USED ON THIS PROJECT:

The general contractor agrees to provide the homeowner with a list of subcontractors and material suppliers upon request.

SECTION 6: CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned general contractor, certify that:

1. I have provided this disclosure to the homeowner BEFORE entering into a contract for work exceeding $2,000;

2. I have explained the homeowner's rights regarding lien waivers and payment protection;

3. I understand that failure to provide this disclosure may affect my lien rights under Idaho law.

Contractor Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

SECTION 7: HOMEOWNER ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I/We, the undersigned homeowner(s), acknowledge that:

1. I/We have received and read this General Contractor Disclosure Statement;

2. I/We understand that subcontractors and suppliers may have lien rights against my/our property;

3. I/We understand my/our rights to request lien waivers and protect myself/ourselves from liens.

Homeowner Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

Homeowner Signature (if joint ownership): _________________________________ Date: _________________

Printed Name: _________________________________

IDAHO MECHANICS LIEN - LEGAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

PRELIMINARY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

KEY DEADLINES

WHO MAY FILE A LIEN (Idaho Code § 45-501)

☐ Contractors
☐ Subcontractors
☐ Material suppliers
☐ Laborers
☐ Architects
☐ Engineers
☐ Surveyors
☐ Equipment lessors

DEFINITION OF "GENERAL CONTRACTOR" (Idaho Code § 45-525)

Anyone who contracts directly with the homeowner is considered a "General Contractor" for purposes of the disclosure requirement. This includes:

• Traditional general contractors
• Specialty contractors hired directly by homeowner
• Any contractor when homeowner acts as own GC

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE

Failure to provide the required disclosure may:

• Affect the contractor's lien rights
• Subject the contractor to liability claims
• Impact the contractor's ability to collect on the contract

REQUIRED CONTENTS OF LIEN CLAIM (Idaho Code § 45-507)

When filing a lien, the claim must contain:

• Statement of demand after deducting credits/offsets
• Name of owner or reputed owner
• Name of person who employed claimant
• Description of property
• Statement that claimant has complied with Idaho Code § 45-525

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

This form is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Idaho mechanics lien law has specific requirements. Consult with an Idaho-licensed attorney to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

VERIFICATION: Ensure all information is accurate. Both parties should retain a signed copy of this disclosure.

Idaho General Contractor Disclosure Statement Template - Version 2026.01
Based on Idaho Code §§ 45-501 through 45-525