Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Custer, SD

Airbnb listings are allowed in Custer, SD, but with restrictions. Hosted short-term rentals are permitted in the Residential zone as a conditional use. The principal structure must be the owner’s primary residence where the owner is physically present during rentals; the rented area for stays under 30 days cannot exceed 80% of the habitable area, and accessory dwelling units are prohibited for use as STRs. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Hosted short-term rentals are permitted in the Residential zone as a conditional use. The principal structure must be the owner’s primary residence where the owner is physically present during rentals; the rented area for stays under 30 days cannot exceed 80% of the habitable area, and accessory dwelling units are prohibited for use as STRs.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Custer. 1) Submit a conditional use permit application to the City Planner at least 20 days before a Planning Commission meeting, including a site plan, legal description, and fees. 2) The City Planner reviews the application and schedules a public hearing. 3) Public notice is provided via signs, mail to neighbors within 250 feet, and newspaper; the Planning Commission then approves or denies the permit.

1) Submit a conditional use permit application to the City Planner at least 20 days before a Planning Commission meeting, including a site plan, legal description, and fees. 2) The City Planner reviews the application and schedules a public hearing. 3) Public notice is provided via signs, mail to neighbors within 250 feet, and newspaper; the Planning Commission then approves or denies the permit.

Vrbo is permitted in Custer, SD under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Custer are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Custer. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.