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New Short Term Rental ordinance
City of Lava Hot Springs ordinance 2025–08
An ordinance of the City of Lava Hot Spring in municipal corporation by adopting a new title 3 chapter 5 "Short term rental ordinance" setting forth the purpose and intent, definitions, and licensing requirements, inspection criteria, operational and health – safety standards, local contact requirements, licensing caps, and density control, zoning restrictions, enforcement, and penalties, and appeals process.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Lava Hot Spring
Notice of New Short-Term Rental Ordinance and Application Process
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STR Permit Application - Residential Zone 12-30-25
STR Permit Application - Commercial Zone 12-30-25
Business License required with all STR permit Applications
LAVA HOT SPRINGS CITY – VACATION (SHORT TERM)
RENTAL June 30, 2025
Local Option Tax increase for the City of Lava Hot Springs
Updated Local Option Tax form
County Ordinance 2025-11 Bannock County, Idaho
City of Lava Hot Springs Area of Impact
An ordinance establishing an area of impact for the City of Lava Hot Springs: Identifying the authority requiring its adoption; Adopting a map of impact boundaries; Identifying the ordinances that shall apply within the established are of impact; Identify methods and procedures for application, administration and enforcement of the comprehensive plan and ordinances that shall apply within the established area of impact; establishing an effective date pursuant to local land use planning act, Idaho code section 67-6526
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WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The first phase of the project was completed in 2020. The second phase involves the drilling of a new well and additional improvements. Potential well sites are being explored and will involve the acquisition of land.
MAIN STREET OVER PORTNEUF RIVER BRIDGE.
The city has budgeted funds to install a pedestrian bridge on the south side of the existing traffic bridge over the Portneuf River on East Main Street. The bridge will look identical to the one on the North side but wider to encourage tubers to refrain from walking on the traffic bridge. The city is working on acquiring a small portion of property from an adjoining property owner for the bridge installation.
Authorized and Approved list of Businesses and Contractors licensed to do business in Lava Hot Springs City Limits is located on the tool bar under the more tab then the resource tab.
Final Notice and Public Explanation
of a Proposed Activity in a Wetland
This is to give notice that the City of Lava Hot Springs has
conducted an evaluation as required by [Executive Order
11990 Wetlands], in accordance with HUD regulations at 24
CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations
on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential effect
that its activity in the wetland will have on the human environment. The Lava Hot Springs Drinking Water Well Development
Published: January 20th, 2026 (ISJ26299-708614)
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Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a Floodplain
This is to give notice that the City of Lava Hot Springs has conducted an evaluation as required by [Executive Order 11988 Floodplain], in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential effect that its activity in the floodplain will have on the human environment. The Lava Hot Springs Drinking Water Well Development Project is funded in part by an Idaho Community Development Block Grant. The project scope of work includes the develop ment of a drinking water well and the installation of 4,300 Lin ear Feet of transmission lines to connect the well to the system and will encompass 0.25 acres of floodplain. The proposed project is located within Bannock County, Idaho.
Published: January 20th, 2026 (ISJ26299-708615)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF LAVA HOT SPRINGS, IDAHO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lava Hot Springs City Council will conduct a public hearing on the 12th day of February 2026. The Council meeting will begin at 6:00 PM at the Lava City Hall meeting room located at 115 W. Elm Street, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. At that time and place the Council will hold multiple public hearings at the times designated on the Council agenda which will be posted prior to the meeting. The public hearings will be for the purpose of
Published: January 23rd, 2026 (ISJ903-708874
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF LAVA HOT SPRINGS, IDAHO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lava Hot Springs City Council will conduct a public hearing on the 12th day of February 2026. The Council meeting will begin at 6:00 PM at the Lava City Hall meeting room located at 115 W. Elm Street, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. At that time and place the Council will hold multiple public hearings at the times designated on the Council agenda which will be posted prior to the meeting. The public hearings will be for the purpose of
Published: January 23rd, 2026 (ISJ903-708876
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