STR Rule Watch

Short-Term Rental Laws in Jackson, WY (2026)

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Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are legal anywhere in the Town of Jackson only with both a Town Business License and a Basic Use Permit (BUP). Inside the Lodging Overlay/Planned Resort Zone (downtown and Snow King area) STRs operate under a one-time standard BUP with no night limits, though units are capped at 1,500 sq ft. Outside the overlay, in residential zones, STRs are sharply restricted: maximum 3 separate rentals and 60 total rental nights per calendar year, annual permit renewal, and annual neighbor notification; lodging stays are taxed at 12% total (7% sales tax + 5% statewide lodging tax).

✓ Last verified July 21, 2026 · 10 official sources

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Jackson STR rules at a glance

Key short-term rental facts for Jackson
Legal statusRestricted
Permit requiredYes
Permit nameBasic Use Permit (BUP); "BUP-Short Term Rentals" outside the Lodging Overlay (plus a Town of Jackson Business License)
Permit fee$696
RenewalAnnual
Owner occupancy requiredNo
Primary residence onlyNo
Night cap per year60 nights
Total occupancy taxes~12% of gross revenue
Enforcement9.
Current rules effective2024-01-01

What will guests pay in taxes on a Jackson stay?

Itemized occupancy taxes for Jackson, WY — enter your nightly rate to see the real cost breakdown.

Jackson occupancy tax calculator

Gross rent$450.00
Wyoming + Teton County sales/use tax (7%)· collection varies$31.50
Wyoming statewide lodging tax (5%)· collection varies$22.50
Total tax (12%)$54.00
Guest pays$504.00

Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.

Permits & licensing

Jackson requires Basic Use Permit (BUP); "BUP-Short Term Rentals" outside the Lodging Overlay (plus a Town of Jackson Business License) to operate a short-term rental — the fee is $696, renewed annually.

Per fee schedule Resolution 26-11 (effective July 1, 2026): standard Basic Use Permit $696 (applies to STRs inside the Lodging Overlay/Planned Resort Zone, one-time, no annual renewal). Outside the Lodging Overlay, the 'Basic Use Permit - Short-Term Rental' costs $543 per bedroom (initial application fee) plus a $543 annual renewal fee. A Town Business License is also required and renewed annually (business license fees on the same schedule range roughly $136-$179 for most small operators; the 'Residential Rentals' license category is $139 -- the town's schedule does not state which license category applies specifically to STRs). Operating without a required permit incurs double the permit fee (LDR 8.9.2.D).

Zoning & location rules

The 1994-era Lodging Overlay (LO) and Planned Resort Zone (Snow King) are the only areas where unrestricted STR use is allowed; the LDR use schedule permits Short-Term Rental Units only with a BUP and only in the Lodging Overlay ('B(LO)') in commercial/mixed-use zones. Since January 1, 2024, STRs are also allowed OUTSIDE the overlay in residential zones NL-1 to NL-5, NM-1, NM-2, NH-1, R, MHP, and OR, but limited to 3 separate rentals and 60 total rental nights per calendar year, with annual BUP renewal (expires December 31 each year) and annual notification of neighbors within 200 feet (and any HOA). Inside the Lodging Overlay, an individual STR unit may not exceed 1,500 sq ft of habitable floor area (Ord. 1402, 2024).

Taxes

TaxRateWho collects
Wyoming + Teton County sales/use tax4% state + 1% general purpose county option + 2% specific purpose county option = 7% total in Teton County (WY DOR rate chart effective 07/01/2026). Marketplace platforms (Airbnb/Vrbo) collect and remit as marketplace facilitators; hosts taking direct bookings must register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue and collect themselves.7%varies
Wyoming statewide lodging tax5% statewide lodging tax on stays: 3% is managed by the Wyoming Office of Tourism and 2% stays in Teton County. Teton County imposes no additional local lodging tax (DOR chart shows blank local lodging column). Combined lodging + sales/use tax on Jackson STR stays = 12%. Platforms collect for marketplace bookings; direct-booking hosts remit. Verified against the DOR chart effective 10/01/2026 (the newest published chart): Teton row unchanged (4% + 1% + 2% = 7% sales/use; 5% statewide lodging; no local lodging; 12% total). Note: the 9%/14% rates apply only inside the Teton Village and Grand Targhee Resort Districts, outside the Town of Jackson.5%varies

Enforcement & penalties

Enforced by the Planning Director under LDR Division 8.9. STR owners outside the Lodging Overlay must report rental dates to the Planning Department and keep them updated for each change in rental period, and must provide neighbors a 24-hour/365-day contact responsible for questions and complaints. Commencing an STR use without the required permit triggers double permit fees (LDR 8.9.2.D). A property found in violation of any STR requirement in LDR 6.1.5.C is barred from receiving an STR BUP for a minimum of five years.

Fines up to $750 per offense, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense (LDR 8.9.2.E). Violators also lose eligibility for an STR Basic Use Permit for a minimum of five years (LDR 6.1.5.C.2.h), and un-permitted use incurs double permit fees.

⚠️ HOA/condo rules may prohibit STRs regardless of city law.

Getting legal in Jackson: the playbook

Generated from this market's verified rules — each step traces to the sources at the bottom of this page.

  1. 1

    Verify your zoning

    Location rules apply: The 1994-era Lodging Overlay (LO) and Planned Resort Zone (Snow King) are the only areas where unrestricted STR use is allowed; the LDR use schedule permits Short-Term Rental Units only with a BUP and only in the Lodging Overlay ('B(LO)') in commercial/mixed-use zones. Since January 1, 2024, STRs are also allowed OUTSIDE the overlay in residential zones NL-1 to NL-5, NM-1, NM-2, NH-1, R, MHP, and OR, but limited to 3 separate rentals and 60 total rental nights per calendar year, with annual BUP renewal (expires December 31 each year) and annual notification of neighbors within 200 feet (and any HOA). Confirm your parcel's zoning with the city before applying — the full zoning rules are detailed above.

  2. 2

    Check the covenant layer

    HOA/condo rules may prohibit STRs regardless of city law.

  3. 3

    Apply for the Basic Use Permit (BUP); "BUP-Short Term Rentals" outside the Lodging Overlay (plus a Town of Jackson Business License)

    Budget $696, renewed annually. Per fee schedule Resolution 26-11 (effective July 1, 2026): standard Basic Use Permit $696 (applies to STRs inside the Lodging Overlay/Planned Resort Zone, one-time, no annual renewal). Apply through the city — the official application page is linked in the sources below.

  4. 4

    Set up tax collection & remittance

    Platforms don't collect everything here: Wyoming + Teton County sales/use tax (7%), Wyoming statewide lodging tax (5%) are remitted by the host. Register with the taxing authority before your first booking and calendar the filing deadlines.

  5. 5

    Configure your listing to the operating limits

    Set your calendar and listing rules to respect the 60-night annual cap — platform delisting and fines in this market typically start with listings that visibly violate these limits.

  6. 6

    Calendar the renewal before you forget it

    This permit renews annually (budget $696 again). Most cities take weeks to process renewals and don't send reminders — our Host plan emails you at 60/30/7 days out.

  7. 7

    Know the cost of getting it wrong

    E). h), and un-permitted use incurs double permit fees. Full enforcement details and penalties are covered above.

Recent rule changes in Jackson

  1. July 1, 2026

    New fee schedule effective (Resolution 26-11)

    Current fees: standard Basic Use Permit $696; Basic Use Permit - Short-Term Rental initial application fee $543 per bedroom and $543 annual renewal.

    Official source →

  2. November 18, 2024material

    1,500 sq ft size cap on STR units in the Lodging Overlay (Ord. 1401/1402)

    As part of a package of large-scale development ordinances passed unanimously on Nov. 18, 2024, the Town capped individual STR units in the Lodging Overlay at 1,500 sq ft of habitable floor area and prohibited connecting units to exceed 1,500 sq ft combined (codified at LDR 6.1.5.C.2.i).

    Official source →

  3. November 18, 2024material

    1,500 sq ft size cap on STR units in the Lodging Overlay (Ord. 1402)

    As part of a package of large-scale development ordinances passed unanimously on Nov. 18, 2024, the Town capped individual STR units in the Lodging Overlay at 1,500 sq ft of habitable floor area and prohibited connecting units to exceed 1,500 sq ft combined (codified at LDR 6.1.5.C.2.i). The Town's official STR page attributes the STR size restriction to Ordinance 1402.

    Official source →

  4. January 1, 2024material

    New residential-zone STR program takes effect (Ord. 1348)

    The Town began allowing short-term rentals outside the Lodging Overlay in residential zones NL-1 to NL-5, NM-1, NM-2, NH-1, R, MHP, and OR, limited to 3 separate rentals and 60 total rental nights per calendar year, with an annually-renewed 'BUP-Short Term Rentals' permit and annual neighbor notification within 200 feet.

    Official source →

  5. January 1, 2024material

    New residential-zone STR program takes effect

    The Town began allowing short-term rentals outside the Lodging Overlay in residential zones NL-1 to NL-5, NM-1, NM-2, NH-1, R, MHP, and OR, limited to 3 separate rentals and 60 total rental nights per calendar year, with an annually-renewed 'BUP-Short Term Rentals' permit and annual neighbor notification within 200 feet.

    Official source →

Frequently asked questions

›Is Airbnb legal in Jackson?

Airbnb is legal in Jackson, WY, but with significant restrictions — check the zoning and eligibility rules on this page before listing. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.

›Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Jackson?

Yes. Jackson requires a Basic Use Permit (BUP); "BUP-Short Term Rentals" outside the Lodging Overlay (plus a Town of Jackson Business License) to operate a short-term rental, which costs $696 and must be renewed annually. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.

›How much does a Jackson short-term rental permit cost?

The Basic Use Permit (BUP); "BUP-Short Term Rentals" outside the Lodging Overlay (plus a Town of Jackson Business License) costs $696 (annual renewal). Per fee schedule Resolution 26-11 (effective July 1, 2026): standard Basic Use Permit $696 (applies to STRs inside the Lodging Overlay/Planned Resort Zone, one-time, no annual renewal). Outside the Lodging Overlay, the 'Basic Use Permit - Short-Term Rental' costs $543 per bedroom (initial application fee) plus a $543 annual renewal fee. A Town Business License is also required and renewed annually (business license fees on the same schedule range roughly $136-$179 for most small operators; the 'Residential Rentals' license category is $139 -- the town's schedule does not state which license category applies specifically to STRs). Operating without a required permit incurs double the permit fee (LDR 8.9.2.D).

›Can I Airbnb a non-primary residence in Jackson?

Yes — Jackson does not limit short-term rentals to primary residences. Zoning and other restrictions may still apply. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.

›What taxes do short-term rental hosts pay in Jackson?

Hosts in Jackson are subject to: Wyoming + Teton County sales/use tax (7%), Wyoming statewide lodging tax (5%) — roughly 12% total on gross rental revenue. Platforms like Airbnb collect some of these automatically; check each line's collection method on this page.

›How many nights per year can I rent out my home in Jackson?

Jackson caps short-term rentals at 60 nights per year. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.

›Does Airbnb collect taxes automatically in Jackson?

No — in Jackson hosts are responsible for registering, collecting, and remitting the listed occupancy taxes themselves. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.

›What happens if I operate a short-term rental illegally in Jackson?

E). h), and un-permitted use incurs double permit fees. See the enforcement section on this page for full details.

›When did Jackson's current short-term rental rules take effect?

The current ordinance took effect on January 1, 2024. See the change timeline on this page for amendments since, and the sources section for the official text.

Jackson's STR rules changed 3 times recently.

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