Rental Rules by City / Idaho / Driggs
Driggs short-term rental rules & tax calculator
📋 The Basics
- Can I rent my place short-term here?
- Yes, with a permit
- Do I need a permit?
- Yes. Meet city safety rules; collect 8% city tax.
- What taxes do I pay?
- Total about 8%. Check your Airbnb payout report to see which ones Airbnb collects; you pay the rest yourself.
Your 3 steps to be legal
- Complete safety verification.
- Register for state taxes.
- Collect 8% city tax.
⚠️ Biggest risk: Unpaid lodging tax.
Words confusing? See the glossary. Details and official sources are below.
Tax calculator
Rates used: Driggs local option lodging tax 8% = 8%. Mandatory cleaning fees are included in the taxable total. 8% city lodging tax since Jan 1, 2026 (City). Idaho state sales and lodging taxes: verify, not included.
What Airbnb collects: Verify in payouts which taxes your platform remits.
Advanced details (laws, fees, sources)
Rules
| Safety | STRs (under 30 days) must meet City safety standards; occupancy capped at building-code residential limits. |
|---|---|
| Taxes | Collect state sales tax, state lodging tax and the Driggs 8% lodging tax. |
Items marked "Verify with the city" could not be confirmed from an official source; call the office listed before relying on them.
Sources
Free tools
Free "Is my rental legal?" checklist · Free tourist tax calculator
Rules can change
Driggs's rules, its tax rates and platform policies can change through a council vote, a new state law or a court ruling, often with little notice to hosts. We re-check this page monthly; subscribers get notified. Stay Compliant for $4.99/mo.
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Not legal or tax advice. Last verified Oct 24, 2026. Rules and rates change: confirm with the official sources linked before you rent or file.