This 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 conditions under which counties and cities can require business licenses for short-term rentals, including the submission of an annual fee and a certification regarding prior violations.

Additionally, the bill mandates that short-term rental owners disclose certain safety features to prospective tenants, such as the presence of smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and means of egress for basement sleeping areas. It also includes provisions for revoking business licenses based on non-compliance with payment requirements or repeated violations of relevant ordinances. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

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