01 Owners · Boise
Property management in Boise.
Full-service property management for Boise rental homes, from our Boise office. Start with a free consultation.
AThe Boise market
Old streets,
new builds.
Boise mixes old and new. The North End and East End are older neighborhoods of bungalows and craftsman homes close to downtown, the foothills trails and the Greenbelt along the Boise River, while West Boise and the edges of the city are mostly newer ranches, townhomes and subdivisions.
Summers are hot and dry, so air conditioning matters to renters, and many valley neighborhoods water their yards from a pressurized irrigation system that runs from spring to fall. Older homes near downtown add their own work: aging plumbing, alley garages and a lot of leaves in autumn.
BThe Greenbelt and the foothills
Close to the river
and the trails.
The Boise River Greenbelt follows the river through the city, and foothills trailheads sit just above the North End. Older neighborhoods close to both are a bike ride from downtown; newer homes farther west trade that for garages and bigger yards.
A ride to the river and the trails
- North EndBungalows and craftsman homes near downtown and the foothills
- East EndOlder homes along the foothills, near Warm Springs Avenue
- Southeast BoiseAlong the river, east of Boise State
A drive to the trailhead
- Boise BenchMid-century homes on the bench above downtown
- West BoiseNewer ranches, townhomes and subdivisions
CWhat owners here should know
Idaho rules,
city streets.
Idaho law and local rules that bear on a rental home in Boise, in brief.
- 01
Security deposits
Idaho law gives a landlord 21 days after move-out to return the deposit with an itemized list of any deductions, or up to 30 days if the lease says so. We handle the move-in condition report, the deposit accounting and the notices.
- 02
Short-term rentals
Idaho law doesn’t let cities or counties ban short-term rentals outright, but they can set health and safety rules, and HOAs and CC&Rs can restrict them. We check what applies to your address before we list a single night.
- 03
Lodging taxes
Stays of 30 days or less carry Idaho’s 6% sales tax and 2% travel and convention tax, plus any local room tax. Booking platforms collect the state taxes on their own bookings.
- 04
No rent control
Idaho doesn’t allow cities or counties to cap rents. Increases follow the lease and the written notice Idaho law requires, and we set rent from what comparable homes nearby lease for.
General information, not legal advice. Laws and local rules change, so ask us what applies to your address.
DQuestions
Boise,
answered.
Common questions about renting out a home in Boise.
Can I meet with you in Boise?
Yes. Call our Boise office at (986) 999-7574 to set a time.
Free rental analysis
What will your Boise home rent for?
Send the address and a few details. We’ll look at comparable Boise rentals and get back to you with a rent estimate and how we’d manage the home. It’s free.