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South Dakota Short-Term Rental Regulations by City

Comprehensive short-term rental guides for 6 markets in South Dakota.

2
⚠️ Moderate
33%
4
✅ Permissive
67%

⚠️ Moderate

2 markets

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 taxes.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

✅ Permissive

4 markets

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 2024 updated zoning ordinance.

Permit required
0.1% total 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 rental dwellings.

Permit required
0.1% total 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 license and register for state and local taxes.

0.1% total 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, including a $2.00 per room per night occupancy tax.

0.1% total 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 rented more than 14 days per year.

Permit required
0.1% total tax