Do I need a license to operate a short-term rental in Blaine County, ID?

Yes, Blaine County requires an STR license or permit to operate a short-term rental.

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Blaine County, ID

Short-Term Rental Regulations

License

Required

We reviewed the published sources for Blaine County, ID and have not yet confirmed a citable city-level short-term-rental ordinance.
What applies: ID state lodging tax 6%; no state-level registration is required.
ID state sales tax 6% plus local lodging taxes.
Resort towns (Sun Valley, McCall, Coeur d'Alene) have specific STR rules.
We only publish rules we can point to a source for, so this stays open until we can.
It updates automatically when it lands.

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License required

Tax Obligations

Airbnb auto-collects lodging tax

VRBO auto-collects lodging tax

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Blaine County, ID Regulations Guide

Licensing and Permits

Blaine County requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.

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Tax rates, platform collection details, occupancy limits, operational requirements, and more.

Compiled from 10 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

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