Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Afton, WY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Afton, WY, but with restrictions. Lincoln County defines an STR as the rental of a dwelling for 30 consecutive nights or fewer. Operation requires a county license and an annual inspection, with occupancy limited to two persons per sleeping area plus an additional two persons (excluding children under age two). 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.

Lincoln County defines an STR as the rental of a dwelling for 30 consecutive nights or fewer. Operation requires a county license and an annual inspection, with occupancy limited to two persons per sleeping area plus an additional two persons (excluding children under age two).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Afton. 1) Apply via the Lincoln County STR licensing portal (MuniRevs). 2) Pay the $900 initial license fee and pass an annual property inspection. 3) Renew the license annually for a $600 fee.

1) Apply via the Lincoln County STR licensing portal (MuniRevs). 2) Pay the $900 initial license fee and pass an annual property inspection. 3) Renew the license annually for a $600 fee.

Vrbo is permitted in Afton, WY 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 Afton 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 Afton. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.