South Dakota (statewide)

United States
Conditional
Last updated: 2026-10-25  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-25  ·  Region: US
CONDITIONALStays under 30 days

Allowed, but an authority can refuse the permit. South Dakota requires a state Department of Health lodging license for any whole home rented to guests for more than 14 days a year with no owner or manager present.

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Licence
Required
Night cap
None
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17 rules on record for South Dakota (statewide), 5 of them from government sources. Every rule linked to its source.

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in South Dakota (statewide)?

Yes, if you get a permit the authority can refuse. South Dakota requires a state Department of Health lodging license for any whole home rented to guests for more than 14 days a year with no owner or manager present.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in South Dakota (statewide)?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in South Dakota (statewide)?

No night cap is on record.

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