Good Neighbor Standards
Written by hosts, not lawyers. Meet them, get certified, put the badge on your listing.
The short version
Six commitments. If you’re already a good host, you’re already doing most of this.
Safety first
- Smoke alarms in every sleeping area, tested between stays
- Fire extinguisher & CO detector on each floor
- Posted safety sheet: exits, first aid, emergency contact
Guests in the loop
- House rules in writing before check-in
- 24/7 contact during every stay
- Replies to guest issues within 2 hours
Neighbors on your side
- Local contact number shared with immediate neighbors
- Quiet hours communicated at booking
- Trash out on the right day, lights aimed away
Parking, kept simple
- Designated spaces only, max vehicles stated at booking
- Never blocking driveways, sidewalks, or roads
A place worth the street
- Exterior kept to neighborhood standards year-round
- Neighbor concerns answered promptly
Homes, not venues
- Occupancy within building-code limits
- No events beyond the registered guest group
Certified members get the badge. Complete the checklist in the member portal and show guests, neighbors, and your city that you host right.
Get certified →What Idaho law already covers
HB 583 set fair statewide rules in 2026. Our standards start where the law stops — that’s the point.
The law covers smoke alarms, extinguishers, CO detectors, escape ladders, occupancy limits, and a guest emergency handout — and it stops cities from piling on extra permits and limits that don’t apply to other homes. Members get the plain-English version of all of it in the portal.