Boise applies the Idaho Building Code occupancy standard of 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, consistent with residential use. Operators must post maximum occupancy in the unit and cannot exceed the limit disclosed at registration.
Maximum occupancy is tied to the number of legal bedrooms and the square footage of sleeping areas under the International Residential Code as adopted in Idaho. The common rule of thumb is 2 occupants per bedroom plus 2 additional (so a 3-bedroom home sleeps 8). Sleeping areas must meet minimum square footage (70 sq ft for one occupant plus 50 sq ft for each additional), have proper egress, and have working smoke alarms. Boise STR registration requires declaring bedroom count and occupancy; listings cannot advertise more guests than the posted maximum. Sofa-bed and air-mattress sleepers count toward occupancy. Events such as weddings or parties exceeding residential occupancy are not permitted under standard STR use.
Overcrowding: registration compliance action. Advertising over the limit: violation of registration terms.
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