Bancroft welcomes you!

Bancroft is a quiet community with approximately 390 residents. Our town lies in the midst of the Caribou Highlands, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and productive fields of grain and potatoes. We are proud of our town and want all who reside or visit here to feel of our warm country atmosphere.

A few interesting facts about Bancroft

Bancroft sits at an elevation of 5420 feet above sea level.
Bancroft is a railroad town that lies on the historic route; old Highway 30
Bancroft was informally named after W. H. Bancroft the President and General Manager of the Oregon Short Line rail road company in 1892.
Official designation as Bancroft Village occurred on July 23^rd 1898. Over time Bancroft was incorporated as a City on Feb. 18th, 1941.

The city sprang into existence when the Union Pacific Railroad came into the area around 1882. Mormon Settler Parley P. Willey was contracted to supply timber for the rail ties. Parley relocated a large saw mill from Chesterfield to Squaw Creek (now Bancroft.) With the mill came employment. Men from all around came to Squaw Creek to work. Over time the village grew in to what is now known as Bancroft.

Zone Map

Park Photos

Cemeteries

Bancroft & Chesterfield Cemeteries
Jessica Hatch 208.339.0193
email: bancroftcemeterydistrict@gmail.com
Mail Payments to:
2757 Hatch Loop E.
Bancroft, ID 83217

Central Cemetery
Blaire Rindlisbaker 208.221.8661
or Kyle Christensen 208.221.9266

Lund Cemetery
Gordon Yost 208.648.7886
email: gs71yost@yahoo.com
or Ken Christensen 208.547.7786

City of Bancroft, Idaho

PUBLIC NOTICES

Utility Rate Increase Starting Nov 1, 2024

Road Closure
Where: East 1st N. (Connects with Airport Rd.)
Dates: September 23rd-October 7
Detour: Airport & Fisher Rd.

MR&E Garbage Removal Service (208)547-4082

If a Federal Holiday falls on a Thursday garbage will be picked up the following day (Friday)
MR&E requested that cans are out by 8:00 am-pick up time will vary
Garbage must be bagged and tied for proper removal
Do not put hazardous waste, heavy or long materials in cans
Items more than 2 feet above the rim of a can will be refused for pickup per contract agreement
If your garbage is not picked up by 5:00 pm on garbage day contact MR&E (208)547-4082
Due to heavy wear and tear on the garbage trucks breakdowns happen often-MR&E asks residents to be patient while they get another truck in route
Repairs are all handled directly by MR&E going forward per their request

Snow Removal
Please remove vehicles, trailers, & other obstacles from city streets, alleys, and sidewalks for safe snow removal
Remember to drip faucets during freezing temperatures to prevent broken water pipes

Water Testing
Due to resident concerns the city had water testing done on 4/22/2024. The water tested clean and is safe for consumption.
Click the link below for results
Water Sample Results: 4/22/24

July 24th-Bancroft Pioneer Day Celebration
Parade 10:00 a.m.
Rodeo: 2:00 p.m.
Contact the following people for more information:
Parade-Mark Priestley 208-648-7830
Rodeo-Nicole McLain 208-339-6475
Vendors-Kathie Berry 208-648-7353
Facebook: Bancroft Pioneer Days

Dog Fee Deadline-January 31st each year

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PLAN
In the event of a loss of power or communications becoming inoperable, residents are encouraged to have an FRS or GMRS radio.
The County Radio Channel is 20 and the Tone is 8
Residents wanting more information can contact EMS Director, Eric Hobson at (209)547-2583 or Paul Gritton at (208)221-1224
Facebook Page: "208 Communicate"

Payments
Payments can be made using Debit, Credit, Checks, Cashier Checks, Cash, or Autopay set up with your bank or through the city website
The Fee for using a debit or credit card is 2.50 % (All fees go to the credit card company)
Payments set up for Autopay will need an account number. Account numbers are on your monthly utility statement in 2 places
Autopayments set up through your bank are mailed to the city in the form of a paper check. Allow for mailing time when setting up your payment schedule

Assistance for Utility Customers
Residents needing utility assistance with utilities can contact Idaho Department of Health and Welfare at (208) 232-1114 or visit: energy@seicaa.org

Code Enforcement Reminders
Dogs-All dogs in the city limits must be licensed See City Code 5-3A-3
Snow Removal-Remove vehicles, garbage cans, & other obstacles from streets during heavy snowfall
Non-Running or Un-Licensed Vehicles are a violation of city code 6-3-2 and will be fined
*All code violations are subject to fines*