Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fremont County, ID

Airbnb listings are allowed in Fremont County, ID, but with restrictions. Transient rentals (30 days or less) are classified as Class I (1-15 guests) or Class II (16-30 guests). Operators must post contact information for a local representative within the Fremont County calling area on the building and provide an Idaho State Tax Commission registration number. 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.

Transient rentals (30 days or less) are classified as Class I (1-15 guests) or Class II (16-30 guests). Operators must post contact information for a local representative within the Fremont County calling area on the building and provide an Idaho State Tax Commission registration number.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fremont County. 1. Complete the Home-Occupation/Transient Rental Permit application and pay the $195 fee. 2. Provide Idaho State Tax Commission registration and identify a local contact person within the Fremont County calling area. 3. Submit the application for a review process that typically takes 7-10 working days.

1. Complete the Home-Occupation/Transient Rental Permit application and pay the $195 fee. 2. Provide Idaho State Tax Commission registration and identify a local contact person within the Fremont County calling area. 3. Submit the application for a review process that typically takes 7-10 working days.

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