Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Teton County, ID

Airbnb listings are allowed in Teton County, ID, but with restrictions. STRs must be legal residential units with all parking contained on-site. Requirements include septic capacity verification, quiet hours (8 PM - 8 AM), neighbor notification within 200 feet, and life-safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors). In Driggs, a local representative within 20 miles is required, and specific lodging taxes must be collected. 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 must be legal residential units with all parking contained on-site. Requirements include septic capacity verification, quiet hours (8 PM - 8 AM), neighbor notification within 200 feet, and life-safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors). In Driggs, a local representative within 20 miles is required, and specific lodging taxes must be collected.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Teton County. 1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Registration/Permit application to the Planning Department or City Clerk. 2. Provide verification of septic capacity (for county) and notify all neighbors within 200 feet. 3. Pay the required fee ($80 in Driggs) and pass a building/fire safety inspection if required.

1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Registration/Permit application to the Planning Department or City Clerk. 2. Provide verification of septic capacity (for county) and notify all neighbors within 200 feet. 3. Pay the required fee ($80 in Driggs) and pass a building/fire safety inspection if required.

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