Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Latah County, ID
A typical professional mold job in Latah County runs about $1,400 to $5,500 before rebuild, using the Idaho nonmetro price level. Below are the 11 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Idaho rules.
1978Median year homes were built
54%Homes built before 1980
39%Homes rented, not owned
$342,500Median home value
17,429Housing units
40,315People
Half the homes in Latah County were built before 1978, and 54 percent went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out. About 39 percent of homes in Latah County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 83806 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1957, and ZIP 83844 the newest, 2014.
Typical Prices In Latah County
| Job | Size | National Range | Latah County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,400 to $5,500 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,850 to $6,900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $750 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,500, that cap falls short by about $500 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates none of the water hazards below as high for Latah County.
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively Low |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable |
| Cold wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter weather | Very Low |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Latah County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83537 | Latah County | 1974 | 57% | $239,800 |
| 83806 | Latah County | 1957 | 70% | $120,500 |
| 83823 | Latah County | 1977 | 57% | $414,000 |
| 83832 | Latah County | 1966 | 70% | $316,300 |
| 83834 | Latah County | 1970 | 68% | $407,500 |
| 83843 | Latah County | 1980 | 51% | $354,100 |
| 83844 | Moscow | 2014 | 0% | Not published |
| 83855 | Latah County | 1959 | 69% | $294,000 |
| 83857 | Latah County | 1979 | 52% | $325,700 |
| 83871 | Latah County | 1977 | 60% | $333,300 |
| 83872 | Latah County | 1997 | 35% | $480,400 |
Cities And Towns
Idaho Rules On Mold
Idaho Mold And Insurance Rules
- Idaho has no state law that requires mold checks or sets cleanup standards. Idaho DHW Mold
- Licensing does not apply in Idaho rentals. No state agency regulates mold inspection or removal there. Idaho Attorney General Landlord And Tenant Manual
- Landlords usually fix leaks. Renters must vent and dry moisture in the unit. Idaho DHW Mold
- The Insurance Department cannot adjust your claim. It checks that the insurer follows the law and your policy. Idaho DOI Home And Renters Claims