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Verify Zoning and Use Requirements
Ensure your property is located in a residential zone. Confirm the unit is a standard dwelling and not an unpermitted accessory structure or RV.
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Short-term rentals are a permitted residential use in Idaho Falls, requiring no specific city-level STR permit but necessitating tax registration with the state and the Idaho Falls Auditorium District.
You don't need a special short-term rental permit to host in Idaho Falls, but you must follow residential zoning rules and safety standards. You are required to register with the Idaho State Tax Commission and the Idaho Falls Auditorium District to collect and pay the total 13% in lodging taxes. Most hosts should also obtain a free Home Occupation Permit from the city's planning division.
Step-by-step guide for Idaho Falls
Ensure your property is located in a residential zone. Confirm the unit is a standard dwelling and not an unpermitted accessory structure or RV.
Obtain a seller's permit from the Idaho State Tax Commission to collect 6% sales tax and 2% travel and convention tax.
Register with the local Auditorium District (IFAD) to collect and remit the 5% Transient Room Tax.
Contact the Planning Division to file a free Home Occupation Permit if you are operating the rental from your primary residence as a business.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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 city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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