Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pennington County, SD

VHRs are limited to 5 bedrooms and a maximum occupancy of 14 guests or the capacity of the wastewater system, whichever is smaller. Only one VHR is allowed per lot, and one off-street parking space is required per bedroom. Owners must maintain state lodging and sales tax licenses, pass a Department of Health inspection, and designate a local contact living within 50 miles.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pennington County. 1) Submit a completed VHR License application packet to Planning & Zoning, including site/utility plans, floorplans, and copies of state DOH inspection reports, DOH lodging licenses, and DOR sales tax licenses. 2) Pay the $150 license fee. 3) Upon approval, the license is valid for three years (expiring Dec 31 of the third year), requiring a full re-application for renewal.

1) Submit a completed VHR License application packet to Planning & Zoning, including site/utility plans, floorplans, and copies of state DOH inspection reports, DOH lodging licenses, and DOR sales tax licenses. 2) Pay the $150 license fee. 3) Upon approval, the license is valid for three years (expiring Dec 31 of the third year), requiring a full re-application for renewal.