Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Alpine, WY

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Alpine, WY, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. STRs must provide on-site parking (no street parking allowed) and pass an annual safety inspection. Owners must notify all neighbors within 300 feet and post exterior signage with 24/7 contact info, permit number, and occupancy limits. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs must provide on-site parking (no street parking allowed) and pass an annual safety inspection. Owners must notify all neighbors within 300 feet and post exterior signage with 24/7 contact info, permit number, and occupancy limits.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Alpine. 1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Application to the Town with a $250 new permit fee ($125 for renewals). 2. Provide a list of neighbors within 300 feet and proof of notification. 3. Pass an annual safety inspection and renew the permit by December 31st each year.

1. Submit a Short-Term Rental Application to the Town with a $250 new permit fee ($125 for renewals). 2. Provide a list of neighbors within 300 feet and proof of notification. 3. Pass an annual safety inspection and renew the permit by December 31st each year.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Alpine, WY, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform. A permit is required before you list on Vrbo or any other platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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