Mountain Home, Idaho
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Elmore County
Allowed
STR Status
State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing Idaho statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 16, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Mountain Home, Idaho
Mountain Home has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Idaho statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Mountain Home, Idaho?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed in Mountain Home, Idaho.
Where do these Mountain Home short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Mountain Home's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Mountain Home, Elmore County, or Idaho authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.