Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lemhi County, ID

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Lemhi County, ID. Idaho state law (Idaho Code §67-6539) bars counties and cities from prohibiting short-term rentals and classifies them as a residential land use. While local governments may adopt reasonable regulations for health and safety, no STR-specific ordinances, caps, or residency requirements were found for Lemhi County or the City of Salmon. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Idaho state law (Idaho Code §67-6539) bars counties and cities from prohibiting short-term rentals and classifies them as a residential land use. While local governments may adopt reasonable regulations for health and safety, no STR-specific ordinances, caps, or residency requirements were found for Lemhi County or the City of Salmon.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Lemhi County.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Lemhi County, ID, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Lemhi 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 Lemhi County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.