Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ketchum, ID

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ketchum, ID, but with restrictions. STRs are prohibited in Light Industrial zones and restricted in Avalanche Zone Districts. In residential zones, rentals are limited to one STR per parcel with a two-night minimum stay; units hosting 20 or more guests require a Conditional Use Permit. 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.

STRs are prohibited in Light Industrial zones and restricted in Avalanche Zone Districts. In residential zones, rentals are limited to one STR per parcel with a two-night minimum stay; units hosting 20 or more guests require a Conditional Use Permit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ketchum. 1. Complete the online application via the city's STR portal and pay the $504 fee. 2. Submit required documents including a Fire Life Safety Plan (approved by Ketchum Fire Dept), a local representative contact (within 20 miles), and a self-inspection affidavit. 3. Renew the permit annually.

1. Complete the online application via the city's STR portal and pay the $504 fee. 2. Submit required documents including a Fire Life Safety Plan (approved by Ketchum Fire Dept), a local representative contact (within 20 miles), and a self-inspection affidavit. 3. Renew the permit annually.

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