Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Alta, WY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Alta, WY, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (less than 31 days) are prohibited in Teton County, including Alta, unless the property is located within specific approved developments listed in LDR Section 6.1.5. All other residential properties must maintain a minimum rental period of 31 days, and accessory residential units have additional specific standards under Section 6.1.11.B. 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.

Short-term rentals (less than 31 days) are prohibited in Teton County, including Alta, unless the property is located within specific approved developments listed in LDR Section 6.1.5. All other residential properties must maintain a minimum rental period of 31 days, and accessory residential units have additional specific standards under Section 6.1.11.B.

Vrbo is permitted in Alta, WY under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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