Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cascade, ID

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cascade, ID, but with restrictions. Maximum occupancy is limited to 12 people (or 4 people per bedroom if on a sewer system) unless a Conditional Use Permit is obtained. Operators must install smoke, carbon monoxide, and liquefied petroleum detectors and provide proof of garbage service and emergency contact info. Additionally, a 1% Local Option Tax (LOT) must be collected and remitted monthly to the City of Cascade. 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.

Maximum occupancy is limited to 12 people (or 4 people per bedroom if on a sewer system) unless a Conditional Use Permit is obtained. Operators must install smoke, carbon monoxide, and liquefied petroleum detectors and provide proof of garbage service and emergency contact info. Additionally, a 1% Local Option Tax (LOT) must be collected and remitted monthly to the City of Cascade.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cascade. 1. Submit the Valley County STR Administrative Permit application with a $75 fee, including a site plan and proof of health/sewer district approval for occupancy. 2. Apply for a City of Cascade LOT Permit to collect and remit the 1% local option tax. 3. File an annual report/renewal with the county on the anniversary of the permit issuance to maintain compliance.

1. Submit the Valley County STR Administrative Permit application with a $75 fee, including a site plan and proof of health/sewer district approval for occupancy. 2. Apply for a City of Cascade LOT Permit to collect and remit the 1% local option tax. 3. File an annual report/renewal with the county on the anniversary of the permit issuance to maintain compliance.

Vrbo is permitted in Cascade, 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 Cascade 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 Cascade. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.