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Deadwood short-term rental rules (2026)

South Dakota · United States
Restricted
These rules apply inside Deadwood city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 nights

Allowed, with material limits. Allowed only in certain zones.

Deadwood has some of the strictest STR regulations in South Dakota.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Tax on stays
8.7%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Deadwood rules

17 rules on record for Deadwood, 12 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Deadwood?

Yes, with material limits. Deadwood has some of the strictest STR regulations in South Dakota.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Deadwood?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Deadwood?

8.7% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Deadwood?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Deadwood?

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Deadwood rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Deadwood on 5 Nov 2026.

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