Short-Term Rentals in South Dakota (2026)
8 rules on the books across South Dakota, 1 city or county. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Short-Term Rental Permits
Whether you need a license or permit to list your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms, and what the application process looks like.
Noise Rules
Noise restrictions that apply specifically to short-term rental properties, including quiet hours and rules about parties and gatherings.
Taxes & Fees
Transient occupancy taxes, tourism fees, and other charges that hosts must collect from guests or pay to the city.
South Dakota: statewide
StatewideSome RestrictionsSouth Dakota has no statewide STR permit fee, but lodging stays (including Airbnb/Vrbo) are subject to a layered tax…
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Some RestrictionsShort-term rental units in Sioux Falls need a $50 residential rental permit and must show a state sales tax license…
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Off-street parking requirements for rental guests, limits on the number of vehicles, and restrictions on street parking near rental properties.
Host Presence Rule
Whether your city allows only home-sharing (host on-site during the rental) versus whole-home unhosted rentals, and the enforcement process for violations.
Repeat Violator Strikes
Three-strike or escalating-penalty systems for hosts with repeated noise, occupancy, or registration violations, including permit revocation thresholds.