Wyoming Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Laws 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 8 jurisdictions across Wyoming. Select a city below for current permit requirements, tax rates, and compliance details.
Wyoming at a glance
- Places tracked
- 8 places: 1 active, 1 conditional, 5 restricted, 1 with no rules
- License or registration
- Required in 5 of 7 local places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in all 7 local places
- State law
- Wyoming has no state license for short-term rentals. Statewide rules ›
Wyoming short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Wyoming?
In all 8 places we track in Wyoming, short-term rentals are allowed, 6 of them with permit conditions or limits.
Do I need a license for a short-term rental in Wyoming?
5 of 7 local places we track in Wyoming require a license, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a statewide short-term rental law in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no state license for short-term rentals.
Which places in Wyoming have the strictest rules?
On our records: Jackson, Cody, Teton County, Pinedale, Encampment.
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Status, licensing, fees, taxes, night caps and penalties for all 8 places in one table, with CSV export and full audits.
State Access →Wyoming Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Wyoming encompasses 8 tracked jurisdictions: 1 with active regulations, 1 where rentals are allowed with conditions, 5 with restrictions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.
5 of 8 tracked jurisdictions in Wyoming require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.
Tax obligations apply in 8 of 8 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.
Cities with significant restrictions on vacation rentals include Jackson, Cody, Teton County. These jurisdictions typically impose permit caps, zoning limitations, or primary residence requirements.
LawfulStay monitors Wyoming STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.