Step 1
Verify Zoning and Ownership
Ensure your property is located within a city zone that allows for STR use and confirm you have clear title or owner permission.
1-3 daysFree
Documents needed
- Property Deed
Cross-referenced against 0 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
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.
To legally host guests in Nampa for less than 30 days, you must apply for a Short-Term Rental permit from the Planning Department and maintain a standard business license. You are required to provide off-street parking, limit your occupancy to two people per bedroom plus two additional guests, and designate a local contact person available 24/7.
Step-by-step guide for Nampa
Ensure your property is located within a city zone that allows for STR use and confirm you have clear title or owner permission.
All STR operators must have a current City of Nampa business license before the STR permit can be finalized.
Submit the specific STR application to the Planning and Zoning Department, including the required site plan and insurance documents.
Obtain an Idaho Seller's Permit and Travel and Convention Tax permit, unless you operate exclusively through a platform that collects these automatically.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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