Wyoming Short-Term Rental Laws by City (2026)
Short-term rental rules in Wyoming are set city by city — a property that is legal to rent nightly in one town can be prohibited a few miles away. The table below covers 1 Wyoming city (1 human-verified against official sources), with each city's legal status, permit cost, and last-verified date.
Statewide short-term rental rules in Wyoming
Wyoming has no statewide short-term-rental permit, registration or operating rules; the only state-level obligation is tax — hosts (or their booking platforms) must hold a Wyoming sales tax license and collect the 4% state sales tax plus the statewide 5% lodging assessment on stays of fewer than 30 days. The state does not preempt local control: cities, towns and counties keep full zoning authority over STRs under W.S. 15-1-601 and W.S. 18-5-201, and the one bill that would have limited local rental regulation (2023 HB0216) died in committee. Local lodging taxes of up to 2% may apply on top of state taxes depending on the jurisdiction.
Full statewide rules: permits, taxes & enforcement
Wyoming has no statewide short-term-rental permit, registration or operating rules; the only state-level obligation is tax — hosts (or their booking platforms) must hold a Wyoming sales tax license and collect the 4% state sales tax plus the statewide 5% lodging assessment on stays of fewer than 30 days. The state does not preempt local control: cities, towns and counties keep full zoning authority over STRs under W.S. 15-1-601 and W.S. 18-5-201, and the one bill that would have limited local rental regulation (2023 HB0216) died in committee. Local lodging taxes of up to 2% may apply on top of state taxes depending on the jurisdiction.
Reviewed by the STR Rule Watch research team against 8 official sources. How we verify data
Wyoming statewide STR rules at a glance
| Legal status | Unregulated |
|---|---|
| Permit required | No |
| Total occupancy taxes | ~11% of gross revenue |
| Enforcement | Tax enforcement is by the Wyoming Department of Revenue. |
| Current rules effective | 2021-01-01 |
State law & local authority
No state zoning rules apply to STRs and no statute preempts local regulation. State law affirmatively delegates land-use control: cities and towns may 'regulate and restrict the ... location and use of buildings, structures and land' (W.S. 15-1-601) and county commissioners may regulate 'the use, condition of use or occupancy of lands' in unincorporated areas (W.S. 18-5-201). A 2023 bill (HB0216) that would have prohibited certain city/town/county actions on residential rental property died in committee, leaving local governments free to ban, cap or license STRs.
State-level taxes
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming state sales tax4% total (3% under W.S. 39-15-104(a) plus 1% under 39-15-104(b)). Applies to lodging services provided to transient guests (stays of fewer than 30 continuous days). Local-option general sales taxes may add up to roughly 2% more depending on the county. Marketplace facilitators such as Airbnb and Vrbo are treated as the vendor and must collect on facilitated bookings (W.S. 39-15-502); hosts collect on direct bookings. | 4% | varies |
| Statewide lodging assessmentW.S. 39-15-104(h): a 5% assessment on the sale of lodging services, in addition to sales tax. 3% funds the Wyoming tourism account; 2% is distributed to counties and municipalities. Effective January 1, 2021 (2020 HB0134, Enrolled Act No. 7). Platforms collect where they are the marketplace facilitator; otherwise the host/operator collects and remits to the Department of Revenue. | 5% | varies |
| Local optional lodging tax (maximum)Counties, cities and towns may impose up to 2% (in 1% increments) on lodging services for local travel and tourism promotion, subject to voter approval (W.S. 39-15-204(a)(ii)). The 2% shown is the statutory maximum; the actual rate varies by jurisdiction from 0% to 2%. Resort districts have separate taxing authority. | 2% | varies |
Enforcement & penalties
Tax enforcement is by the Wyoming Department of Revenue. Marketplace facilitators are 'considered the vendor for each sale' and must collect and remit sales (and lodging) tax on all Wyoming sales they facilitate (W.S. 39-15-502). Land-use enforcement against STRs, where it exists, is entirely local (city/town or county). Delinquent state taxes accrue interest at the average prime rate plus 4% (W.S. 39-15-108).
State penalties are tax penalties, not STR-specific: a vendor who collects tax and intentionally fails to remit is guilty of a misdemeanor (up to $750 fine and/or 6 months) if $500 or less is involved, or a felony (up to $5,000 fine and/or 3 years) above $500; other violations of the sales tax article without specific penalties are misdemeanors (W.S. 39-15-108).
Statewide sources
- Wyoming Statutes, Title 39 - Taxation and Revenue (official LSO PDF; W.S. 39-15-101, 39-15-104, 39-15-106, 39-15-108, 39-15-204, 39-15-501, 39-15-502)retrieved July 20, 2026
- 2020 HB0134, Enrolled Act No. 7 - statewide 5% lodging assessment (Wyoming Legislature)retrieved July 20, 2026
- Wyoming Legislature - 2023 HB0216, Residential rental properties-applicability (died in committee)retrieved July 20, 2026
- Wyoming Statutes, Title 15 - Cities and Towns (official LSO PDF; W.S. 15-1-601 municipal zoning authority)retrieved July 20, 2026
- Wyoming Statutes, Title 18 - Counties (official LSO PDF; W.S. 18-5-201 county zoning authority)retrieved July 20, 2026
- Wyoming Department of Revenue - Excise Tax Division, Sales/Use/Lodging Taxretrieved July 20, 2026
- Teton County, WY - About Lodging Tax (example of statewide 5% + local 2% in practice)retrieved July 20, 2026
- Laramie Reporter - State bill to eliminate rental regulations dies without committee vote (secondary corroboration of HB0216 failure)retrieved July 20, 2026
| City | Status | Permit fee | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Restricted | $696 | July 21, 2026 |
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This page is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Regulations change frequently — verify current requirements with each jurisdiction before operating. HOA and condo rules may prohibit short-term rentals regardless of city law.