Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bonner County, ID

Airbnb listings are allowed in Bonner County, ID, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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).

Vrbo is permitted in Bonner County, ID under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Bonner County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Bonner County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.