Idaho Real Estate CE Requirements (2026): 16 Hours Every 2 Years
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Requirements Overview
The Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) requires 16 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal. The mandatory component is two unique Commission Core courses — developed by IREC each year effective July 1 — covering changes in state law, case law, and current hot topics. Licensees must take Core courses they have not previously completed, ensuring fresh content each cycle. The remaining 12 hours are electives.
First-time salesperson renewals substitute post-license education for electives: 8 hours of Fundamentals plus a 4-hour elective post-license course, in addition to the two Core courses. Subsequent salesperson and broker renewals follow the standard 2 Core + 12 elective structure.
Online elective courses must be ARELLO-certified and require a 70% passing score. Live and remote elective courses do not require an exam. Licensees must attend 100% of each course, and up to 4 hours of CE credit can be earned by attending a regularly scheduled Commission meeting.
Mandatory Topics
| Topic | Hours | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Core Course (Year 1) | — | Every renewal | Developed by IREC each year effective July 1st covering changes in the law, case law, and 'hot topics.' Must be a course not previously taken. |
| Commission Core Course (Year 2) | — | Every renewal | Second unique Core course from a different year than the first. Must not have been previously taken. |
Renewal Pathways
Real Estate Broker Continuing Education in Idaho
In Idaho, brokers renew under the “Broker active renewal” requirement: 2 different Commission Core courses (not previously taken) + 12 elective hours — the same requirement as the subsequent salesperson renewal.
License categories and totals above are verified from the published rules of the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) — confirm current broker requirements with the board before enrolling.
Exemptions
- Exemption — Inactive status renewal requires no education at time of renewal, but all required education must be completed before license activation.
- Exemption — Up to 4 hours CE credit available for attending a regularly scheduled Commission meeting.
How You Can Complete Your CE
Idaho CE Rules & Limits
Details specific to Idaho that generic CE guides tend to miss:
- Carry-over — No carry-over provisions identified. Core courses must be unique (not previously taken).
- Core courses are developed by IREC each year effective July 1st, covering changes in law, case law, and hot topics.
- Licensees must take 2 unique Core courses per renewal period that they have not previously taken.
- You must attend 100% of each course.
- Online courses require a 70% or higher passing score; live/remote elective courses do not require exam.
- Up to 4 hours CE credit for attending a regularly scheduled Commission meeting.
- First-time salesperson renewal requires Post License education instead of electives.
- Out-of-state online courses must be ARELLO® certified.
Provider Requirements
Courses listed in the Continuing Education Course Catalog via Idaho online services. Some Professional Designation courses accepted for CE credit. Out-of-state online courses must be ARELLO® certified.
Tips for Idaho Real Estate Agents
- Core courses must be ones you have never taken before — check your course history to confirm eligibility before enrolling.
- Attend an IREC Commission meeting for up to 4 hours of free CE credit toward your elective requirement.
- If taking online electives, verify the provider is ARELLO-certified — Idaho will not accept non-certified distance education.
- First-time salespersons should prioritize the 8-hour Fundamentals post-license course early, as it replaces standard electives at first renewal.
Sources
- Cross-checked against the official published rules of the Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC)
- Each stated figure recorded with its exact source excerpt
- 1 source cited — 1 primary (official board)
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