Coeur d'Alene, ID Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026

Coeur d'Alene STR Regulation Overview

Coeur d'Alene is one of Idaho's most operator-friendly short-term rental markets, anchored by lakefront tourism on Lake Coeur d'Alene and steady summer demand. Idaho has long prevented cities from banning vacation rentals (HB 216, 2017), and the city historically regulated through a straightforward annual permit rather than zoning prohibitions or caps. There is no primary-residence requirement, no hard limit on the number of permits issued citywide, and owners can operate STRs on multiple separate parcels. The city's permit fee has been $285 for the first year and $180 to renew, plus standard parking, safety, and Good Neighbor Policy compliance. Importantly, a new state law (HB 583), effective July 1, 2026, prohibits Idaho cities and counties from requiring STR permits, licenses, fees, or registration and classifies STRs as residential land use, so the city's permit program is expected to be repealed or scaled back; operators should confirm the current requirements directly with the city. Combined lodging tax remains a relatively low 8% (6% state sales tax plus the 2% Travel and Convention tax) and is unaffected by HB 583. Investors are drawn by Idaho's permissive stance, strong seasonal nightly rates that peak in July, and a resort-town brand. The trade-off is high seasonality and rapidly growing supply that rewards well-positioned, amenity-rich properties.

Coeur d'Alene STR Quick Facts

Annual city permit (being phased out by state law)

The city has required every STR to hold a Short-Term Rental permit from the Coeur d'Alene Planning Department, with a fee of $285 for the first year and $180 for each annual renewal, and the permit number displayed on all listings. Idaho's HB 583, effective July 1, 2026, bars cities from requiring STR permits or fees, so this program must be repealed or revised. Confirm the current requirement with the city before applying.

State preemption (HB 216 and HB 583)

Idaho's HB 216 (2017, codified at Idaho Code 67-6539) prohibits cities and counties from banning short-term rentals outright. The 2026 HB 583 strengthens this by also prohibiting local permits, licenses, fees, and registration and by classifying STRs as residential land use for zoning and building-code purposes, effective July 1, 2026.

Health and safety requirements still allowed

Even under HB 583, cities may still require smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, escape ladders for upper-floor bedrooms, and emergency/responsible-party contact information, and may enforce generally applicable noise, parking, nuisance, and traffic rules.

One unit per owner per parcel (under existing program)

The city's permit program allowed only one unit per owner per parcel to operate as an STR, to prevent multifamily buildings from becoming pseudo-hotels, with no restriction on operating permitted STRs across multiple different parcels. HB 583 limits the operational caps cities may impose, so this restriction may change.

14-day exemption (under existing program)

Under the city's permit program, any residential dwelling could be rented up to 14 days per calendar year without a permit, divided into no more than two separate stays, with a permit required beyond that. This exemption is part of the permit framework now affected by HB 583.

Lodging tax registration and remittance

Operators must register with the Idaho State Tax Commission and collect and remit the 6% state sales tax and 2% Travel and Convention tax on stays of 30 nights or fewer. HB 583 does not change these tax obligations and reinforces that both marketplaces and individual operators must remit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Informational only — verify current rules with local authorities before investing. Sources: www.cdaid.org · codelibrary.amlegal.com · tax.idaho.gov · legislature.idaho.gov · www.avalara.com