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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.
While the city has not yet passed specific local rules, you still need to get a South Dakota state lodging license and a tax license to operate. You must also pay local sales and hospitality taxes totaling 8.7%. Be aware that the city is currently working on a new ordinance that may add local permit requirements in the near future.
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