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South Dakota short-term rental regulations

South Dakota · Mount Rushmore State6 markets coveredUpdated Apr 7, 2026
Restriction mix6 markets
Prohibited0
Strict0
Moderate2 · 33%
Permissive4 · 67%
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Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

2 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Brookings

South Dakota

Moderate

The City of Brookings requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual permit, comply with specific residential standards, and remit state and local lodging...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.1% tax

Vermillion

South Dakota

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Vermillion are regulated under the general Rental Housing Code, which requires mandatory registration and biennial inspections for all...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $400.1% tax
Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

4 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

Sioux Falls

South Dakota

Permissive

Sioux Falls requires short-term rentals to be registered with the city and licensed by the state, with specific safety and occupancy standards defined in the...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.1% tax

Spearfish

South Dakota

Permissive

Short-term rentals in Spearfish are not currently regulated by city-specific ordinances, but operators must obtain a mandatory South Dakota state lodging...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.1% tax

Pierre

South Dakota

Permissive

Pierre does not have a specialized short-term rental ordinance but requires a state-level lodging license and the collection of several state and local taxes,...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.1% tax

Rapid City

South Dakota

Permissive

Rapid City requires a local vacation home registration, state lodging licensure, and adherence to specific parking and occupancy standards for all properties...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $950.1% tax

Neighboring states & common comparisons

Montana14 marketsMinnesota10 marketsIowa8 marketsWyoming4 marketsNorth Dakota3 marketsNebraska3 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.