Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Meridian, ID

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Meridian, ID because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No Meridian city ordinance or municipal code section specific to short-term rentals or vacation rentals was located; activity appears governed only by existing general residential zoning, building, health/safety, and nuisance/noise rules. Ada County regulations for STRs apply only to unincorporated areas, not the City of Meridian. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No Meridian city ordinance or municipal code section specific to short-term rentals or vacation rentals was located; activity appears governed only by existing general residential zoning, building, health/safety, and nuisance/noise rules. Ada County regulations for STRs apply only to unincorporated areas, not the City of Meridian.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Meridian, ID for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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