Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cody, WY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cody, WY, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are allowed in commercial zoning districts (excluding multi-family dwellings) with occupancy limits based on bedrooms (e.g., 1BR=4 guests, 2BR=6 guests). Requirements include one off-street parking space per two guest rooms, annual fire/life-safety inspections, and mandatory registration for state lodging tax. 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.

Short-term rentals are allowed in commercial zoning districts (excluding multi-family dwellings) with occupancy limits based on bedrooms (e.g., 1BR=4 guests, 2BR=6 guests). Requirements include one off-street parking space per two guest rooms, annual fire/life-safety inspections, and mandatory registration for state lodging tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cody. 1) Submit a short-term rental registration/application via the Cityworks Public Portal and pay the required application fee. 2) Pass an initial fire and life safety inspection prior to operation (and annually thereafter). 3) Register the business with the Wyoming Department of Revenue for lodging tax collection.

1) Submit a short-term rental registration/application via the Cityworks Public Portal and pay the required application fee. 2) Pass an initial fire and life safety inspection prior to operation (and annually thereafter). 3) Register the business with the Wyoming Department of Revenue for lodging tax collection.

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