Title Insurance

How Much Does Title Insurance Cost in Caldwell, Idaho?

By TitleThrive Editorial

Updated March 16, 2026

6 min read

Quick Answer

Title insurance in Caldwell costs $3.00 to $3.50 per $1,000 per Idaho DOI filed rates. Canyon County has ten companies — eight at $3.00 and two at $3.50. For a $310,000 home: owner's policy approximately $1,080 plus $150 base fee. Seller pays by Idaho custom; buyer pays the lender's policy.

Property protected by title insurance in Caldwell, Idaho

Title Insurance Rates in Caldwell

Caldwell shares Canyon County’s rate structure with Nampa — ten companies filing with the Idaho DOI, eight at $3.00/thousand and two at $3.50.

Cost Calculation

For a $310,000 home, $248,000 loan (80% LTV), $3.00/thousand:

Owner’s: $310,000 × $3.00/1,000 + $150 base = $1,080

Lender’s: $248,000 × $3.00/1,000 + $150 – $100 simultaneous = $794

Combined: approximately $1,874

At $3.50: combined approximately $2,184 — $310 more.

Who Pays

Seller pays owner’s ($1,080), buyer pays lender’s ($794) — Idaho custom. Negotiable.

Saving on Title Insurance

Choose $3.00/thousand (saves $155 vs $3.50 on $310,000). Simultaneous issue: $100 off. Reissue: up to 40% within 2 years per IDAPA 18.05.01.013 (max 50%). On $310,000, reissue saves approximately $372.

Canyon County Companies

Per Idaho DOI 2025 Filed Rates, eight of ten Canyon County companies file at $3.00/thousand and two at $3.50.

Fact-checked by TitleThrive Editorial

Sources & Citations
  1. Idaho Department of Insurance — 2025 Filed Short Term Escrow Rates, Canyon County
  2. IDAPA 18.05.01.013 — Premium Rates and Their Application

Rates and fees referenced in this article are based on data filed with the applicable state department of insurance. Filed rates are subject to change. This content is for educational purposes and does not constitute a title insurance quote, legal advice, or financial advice. Contact a licensed title company for current rates specific to your transaction. Learn about our editorial standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is title insurance on a $310,000 home in Caldwell?

At $3.00/thousand: owner's ~$1,080, lender's ~$794 (after $100 simultaneous discount), combined ~$1,874. At $3.50: combined ~$2,184.

Is Caldwell title insurance the same price as Nampa?

Yes — both are in Canyon County with identical rates and companies per the Idaho DOI.

What is the reissue discount?

Up to 40% off the owner's premium if the property was insured within 2 years (per IDAPA 18.05.01.013, max 50%). Proof required.

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