RENTAL APPLICATIONS – Adds to existing law to provide for limitations on rental application fees.

Idaho's S 1042 limits rental application fees to protect applicants. Property owners cannot charge fees for more than two applicant households per rental unit at the same time, must disclose screening criteria (like credit or criminal history requirements) before accepting applications, and can only charge fees covering actual background check and processing costs. The law applies only when fees are charged, requiring transparency about screening standards and cost justification. It does not affect properties that don’t charge application fees. The bill passed unanimously in the House and takes effect July 1, 2025.