Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bonner County, ID

Vacation rentals in unincorporated Bonner County are permitted only with a county Vacation Rental Permit and must meet BCRC 12-484 standards (including a posted permit in the dwelling, a designated local representative, a parking plan, and occupancy limits); residential dwellings may be rented without a permit for up to 14 days per calendar year divided into no more than two stays; permits are issued for one year and cumulative occupancies over 20 persons trigger additional review.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Bonner County. (1) Prepare required materials (owner/applicant name, property address/APN, local representative name/phone, maximum occupancy, parking plan, site plan, waste collection day, and any required fire-district info). (2) Submit the Vacation Rental Permit application via the county’s official Vacation Rental portal and pay the stated initial fee ($255) at time of submission. (3) Application is routed for GIS address review and Road & Bridge encroachment review as applicable; permit is approved for one year and must be renewed (renewals submitted no sooner than 60 days before expiration).

(1) Prepare required materials (owner/applicant name, property address/APN, local representative name/phone, maximum occupancy, parking plan, site plan, waste collection day, and any required fire-district info). (2) Submit the Vacation Rental Permit application via the county’s official Vacation Rental portal and pay the stated initial fee ($255) at time of submission. (3) Application is routed for GIS address review and Road & Bridge encroachment review as applicable; permit is approved for one year and must be renewed (renewals submitted no sooner than 60 days before expiration).