STR / Airbnb DSCR Loans in Idaho
Idaho's STR market clusters around Sun Valley/Ketchum (premium ski destination), McCall (lake + ski), and Coeur d'Alene (lake market). Boise has a smaller urban segment. Idaho is generally STR-permissive at the state level (state preemption law limits city bans).
Top Idaho markets for str / airbnb dscr
- Sun Valley / Ketchum: Premium ski STR; high ADR; limited inventory.
- McCall: Lake + ski combination; year-round demand.
- Coeur d'Alene: Lake destination; summer-heavy.
- Boise / Eagle / Meridian: Smaller urban Airbnb segment.
Idaho quick facts
- •State preemption: cities cannot ban STR
- •Sun Valley premium ski market
- •No state STR license required
- •Property tax ~0.7%
Active programs available in Idaho
Bridge Loan for Investors
confirmed 5/9/2026A streamlined short-term bridge loan program for non-owner-occupied investment properties, offering interest-only payments and no income documentation requirements for entity-based borrowers.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 5/9/2026A DSCR loan program for investment properties that allows for short-term rentals, vacant properties, and qualification based on market rent without requiring a lease.
Foreign National Investment Loan
confirmed 5/9/2026Financing program for international investors purchasing U.S. real estate that does not require U.S. credit history or traditional U.S. income documentation.
Non-QM Investor Loan
confirmed 5/9/2026Financing solutions for condo projects that do not meet standard Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines, including those with litigation, high commercial space, or investor concentration.
Specialized Investor Loan Program
confirmed 5/10/2026A flexible, fully amortized HELOC solution for primary, second home, and investment properties with loan amounts up to $750,000 and fast funding in as little as 5 days.
Fix & Flip Loan for Investors
confirmed 5/9/2026Financing for experienced investors and developers focused on fix-and-flip projects with fast closing timelines.
DSCR Loan for Investment Properties
confirmed 5/9/2026A flexible Non-QM program offering full income, alternative income, and DSCR documentation options with fixed, adjustable, and interest-only rate structures.
Bank Statement Loan
confirmed 5/10/2026A non-QM bank statement program for service and tip industry workers that uses 12-24 months of bank deposits to calculate income without requiring tax returns.
Idaho STR / Airbnb DSCR FAQs
Is Airbnb legal in Idaho?
Idaho's state preemption law (2017) prohibits cities from banning STRs. Cities can require registration and tax collection, but cannot ban. Among the most STR-friendly states.
Sun Valley specific considerations?
Resort condos and chalets common. HOA bylaws sometimes restrict STR even when state law permits. Read project documents carefully.
Idaho state STR taxes?
ID state sales tax 6% + local sales tax (varies). Most platforms collect.
General str / airbnb dscr questions
How is short-term rental income verified?
Three common methods: (1) 12-month trailing statement from Airbnb/VRBO/PriceLabs, (2) AirDNA Rentalizer report for the subject address, or (3) market-rent appraisal addendum that captures STR comps.
What expenses are deducted from gross STR income?
Most lenders apply a 20–25% expense deduction (cleaning, supplies, platform fees, vacancy) to gross STR revenue before computing DSCR. Some lenders use 30%.
Can I get an STR loan in a market that just banned short-term rentals?
Generally no. Lenders verify local STR ordinances and will pivot to long-term DSCR (or decline) if the address sits in a permit-restricted zone.
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