Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Albany County, WY

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Albany County, WY because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county-level short-term rental regulations are currently adopted; Albany County planning staff have presented options for regulation but have not enacted rules. In Laramie (within Albany County) the city reports it does not currently codify STR-specific zoning and treats STRs as 'transient lodging' exempt from the city rental-housing code but subject to other zoning regulations. 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 county-level short-term rental regulations are currently adopted; Albany County planning staff have presented options for regulation but have not enacted rules. In Laramie (within Albany County) the city reports it does not currently codify STR-specific zoning and treats STRs as 'transient lodging' exempt from the city rental-housing code but subject to other zoning regulations.

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

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