St. Charles, Idaho

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bear Lake County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100 per application (one unit); $25 each additional unit on same property
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

stcharlesidaho.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/5/4/105466455/short_term_rental_app_october_2021.pdf
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in St. Charles, Idaho

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in St. Charles, Idaho are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100 per application (one unit).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in St. Charles, Idaho?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in St. Charles, Idaho.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in St. Charles?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $100 per application (one unit.

Where do these St. Charles short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against St. Charles'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 St. Charles, Bear Lake County, or Idaho authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.