Idaho's Sweeping STR Preemption Law Took Effect July 1

7/22/2026

What is it? 

HB 583, effective July 1, requires cities and counties to treat STRs the same as other residential uses. Local governments can no longer require STR-specific licenses, fees, or permits, and may only apply rules—noise, parking, nuisance—that also apply to non-STR housing. Basic safety requirements survive. The law overrides existing regimes in resort towns like McCall, including special permitting, fire inspections, and occupancy limits. 

Why does it impact me? 

Idaho members just saw their compliance burden collapse: local permit renewals, STR fees, and professional-manager mandates are now unenforceable. The national significance is bigger—Idaho's win after two failed attempts proves sustained advocacy works. But legislators from vacation-market districts have already promised to revisit the issue, so this win needs defending next session. 

Follow the issue

Idaho Legislature — bill text and history for HB 583 at https://legislature.idaho.gov (2026 Session Information → Legislation)