Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Day County, SD

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Day County, SD because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No official local STR-specific regulations were found; however, general zoning applies where lodging is a permitted or conditional use. State-level health standards for vacation homes apply if rented for more than 14 days per year. Building permits and certificates of zoning compliance are required for applicable structures. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No official local STR-specific regulations were found; however, general zoning applies where lodging is a permitted or conditional use. State-level health standards for vacation homes apply if rented for more than 14 days per year. Building permits and certificates of zoning compliance are required for applicable structures.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Day County.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Day County, SD for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Day County 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 Day County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.