Step 1
Obtain State Sales Tax License
Register with the South Dakota Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax, tourism tax, and municipal taxes.
1-2 weeksFree
Documents needed
- SSN or EIN
- Business Name
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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.
To operate a short-term rental in Rapid City, you must obtain both a state health lodging license and a state sales tax license before registering your property annually with the city. Hosts must provide at least two off-street parking spaces and limit occupancy to two people per bedroom plus two additional guests. If your rental has more than five bedrooms, you must also obtain a Conditional Use Permit.
Step-by-step guide for Rapid City
Register with the South Dakota Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax, tourism tax, and municipal taxes.
Apply through the South Dakota Department of Health. This requires a safety inspection and submission of a detailed floor plan.
Submit a Vacation Home Registration application to the Community Development Department including proof of state licenses and a site plan.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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 city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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