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Idaho short-term rental regulations

Idaho · The Gem State8 markets coveredUpdated Apr 18, 2026
Restriction mix8 markets
Prohibited0
Strict0
Moderate3 · 38%
Permissive5 · 63%
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Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

3 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

McCall

Idaho

Moderate

McCall requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual permit and pass a fire safety inspection.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2250.1% tax

Sun Valley

Idaho

Moderate

Short-term rentals are strictly regulated in Sun Valley and require an annual permit and a fire safety inspection.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $4000.2% tax

Boise

Idaho

Moderate

The City of Boise requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual license and adhere to safety standards, including the posting of a 24/7 local...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $800.1% tax
Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

5 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

Moscow

Idaho

Permissive

Moscow requires a short-term rental permit and annual safety inspections, with fees varying based on owner-occupancy status.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2280.1% tax

Nampa

Idaho

Permissive

Nampa requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a specific STR permit and a city business license, while adhering to occupancy and parking standards.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $800.1% tax

Idaho Falls

Idaho

Permissive

Short-term rentals are a permitted residential use in Idaho Falls, requiring no specific city-level STR permit but necessitating tax registration with the...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.1% tax

Pocatello

Idaho

Permissive

Pocatello permits short-term rentals in most residential and commercial zones, requiring a city business license, fire safety compliance, and the collection of...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $600.1% tax

Meridian

Idaho

Permissive

Meridian does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance or city-level permit, treating STRs as a permitted residential land use under Idaho state law.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
0.1% tax

Neighboring states & common comparisons

Washington31 marketsOregon26 marketsUtah17 marketsMontana14 marketsNevada7 marketsWyoming4 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.