The bill amends Section 67-6539 of the Idaho Code to establish limitations on the regulation of short-term rentals. It prohibits counties and cities from enacting ordinances that effectively ban any type of short-term rentals, while allowing for reasonable regulations that do not impose different restrictions than those applicable to single-family dwellings. The bill clarifies that short-term rentals will be classified as non-transient residential uses for zoning and building code purposes, and it outlines specific definitions for what constitutes "different restrictions or obligations." Additionally, it states that short-term rental properties must comply with existing ordinances related to noise, parking, and other residential regulations.

Furthermore, the bill allows counties and cities to require a business license for operating short-term rentals, provided that the licensing requirements do not conflict with the new regulations. It specifies the conditions under which a business license can be revoked and mandates that owners disclose certain safety features to prospective tenants. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-6539
Engrossment 1: 67-6539