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Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Boise, ID (2026)

Short-term rental guests in Boise pay roughly 13% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.

Itemized tax rates

TaxRateWho collects
Idaho Sales TaxApplies to lodging stays of 30 days or less. Short-term rental marketplaces (Airbnb, Vrbo) must register, collect, and remit for marketplace bookings; hosts taking direct bookings must register as retailers and remit themselves.6%varies
Idaho Travel and Convention TaxStatewide tax on lodging stays of 30 days or less, including vacation-home rentals. Marketplaces collect and remit for platform bookings; direct-booking hosts remit themselves.2%varies
Greater Boise Auditorium District Tax5% room tax on short-term lodging (30 days or less) within Greater Boise Auditorium District boundaries, which include Boise. Sellers offering short-term lodging in an auditorium district must charge the district's tax; marketplaces remit for platform bookings.5%varies

What will guests pay on a Boise stay?

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Boise occupancy tax calculator

Gross rent$450.00
Idaho Sales Tax (6%)ยท collection varies$27.00
Idaho Travel and Convention Tax (2%)ยท collection varies$9.00
Greater Boise Auditorium District Tax (5%)ยท collection varies$22.50
Total tax (13%)$58.50
Guest pays$508.50

Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.

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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only โ€” not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Boise and your booking platform.

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