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treasurer@bonnercountyid.gov
Phone Numbers
(208) 265-1433
Fax: (844) 565-7873
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Location
1500 Highway 2,
Ste 304
Sandpoint,
ID
83864
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Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

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The Bonner County Treasurer's Office will be open for business on Friday, June 19th from 8am to 5pm

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide excellent customer service while serving the citizens of Bonner County and performing all duties impartially and efficiently.  The Treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of public funds.  The Treasurer serves as ex officio tax collector, responsible for the collection of property taxes levied by the taxing districts, including cities and schools.  The Treasurer also serves as the public administrator, responsible for administering the estates of decedents when there is no known heir or will.  Our office is dedicated to serving the public with integrity, accountability, accuracy and respect.

Our goal and vision is to embrace innovative solutions to better serve the taxpayers of Bonner County while promoting accountability, fiscal responsibility, and transparency.

Treasurer's Staff

Clorrisa, Vana, Kally, Nydel, Cristina, Anita

Duties of the Treasurer's Office

The County Treasurer is elected by voters for a term of four years.

Treasurer 

  • The County Treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping of all public moneys and to disburse all County money paid upon warrants directed by the Board of County Commissioners. 
  • The County Treasurer is responsible for investing county funds, as outlined in Idaho Code, and ensuring there is adequate money available to meet the county's financial obligations.

Ex-Officio Tax Collector

  • The County Tax Collector is responsible for the collection and accounting of all property taxes levied within the county.
  • It is also the responsibility of the Tax Collector to mail notice to every taxpayer, his agent or representative the amount of property tax due no later than the 4th Monday in November each year.

Ex-Officio Public Administrator

The Public Administrator has the duty to administer:

  • Estates of decedents for whom no personal representative is appointed
  • Estates of decedents with whom there are no known heirs
  • Estates ordered by the court
  • Estates to which the State of Idaho is an heir

 

Clorrisa Koster - Bonner County Treasurer

Clorrisa is a lifelong North Idaho resident, born and raised in Bonner County. She began her career with Bonner County in January 1993 in the Treasurer’s Office, where she served for more than 23 years before accepting a position as a Staff Accountant in the Bonner County Auditor’s Office in 2016.

Through nearly three decades of county service, Clorrisa has gained extensive knowledge of county finance and a comprehensive understanding of the Treasurer’s Office and its responsibilities. This experience has provided her with a strong foundation in public service, fiscal responsibility, and stewardship of taxpayer resources.

In November 2022, Clorrisa was elected Bonner County Treasurer. She is committed to serving the citizens of Bonner County with transparency, accountability, and integrity while ensuring the office operates efficiently, accurately, and in the best interest of taxpayers.

“I love living in this area and being part of this community. It is an honor to serve the taxpayers of Bonner County, and I am committed to carrying out the duties of Treasurer with honesty, professionalism, and respect for the public trust.”