Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ada County, ID

Ada County defines “Short Term Rental” as "A lease of a residential dwelling or portion thereof that is less than one (1) month in duration..." (Title 8 definitions). The Ada County Zoning Ordinance Table 8-13E-1 lists Short term rental as a permitted (P) or conditional (C) use depending on the base zoning district. The cited county code sections and table do not state occupancy caps, minimum-night stays, primary-residence requirements, host-presence rules, or platform registration requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ada County. 1) Confirm the property’s base zoning and consult Table 8-13E-1 to see if Short term rental is a permitted use (P) or requires a Conditional Use (C). 2) If an Accessory/Conditional/Other approval is required, submit the Master Application and the applicable Accessory-Use or Conditional-Use application/checklist through Ada County Development Services and pay fees listed on the county’s Application Fees page. 3) For Conditional Uses, follow Chapter 6 procedures (pre-application meeting with planning staff, public notice and hearing) as required; contact Development Services at 208-287-7900 to schedule the pre-application meeting.

1) Confirm the property’s base zoning and consult Table 8-13E-1 to see if Short term rental is a permitted use (P) or requires a Conditional Use (C). 2) If an Accessory/Conditional/Other approval is required, submit the Master Application and the applicable Accessory-Use or Conditional-Use application/checklist through Ada County Development Services and pay fees listed on the county’s Application Fees page. 3) For Conditional Uses, follow Chapter 6 procedures (pre-application meeting with planning staff, public notice and hearing) as required; contact Development Services at 208-287-7900 to schedule the pre-application meeting.