Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sheridan, WY

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Sheridan, WY because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No city- or county-specific short-term rental ordinance or dedicated STR permitting guidance was found on the official City of Sheridan or Sheridan County websites. Local STR activity appears to be unregulated at the city/county level, though hosts remain subject to general zoning, building, health/safety codes, and state tax obligations. 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 city- or county-specific short-term rental ordinance or dedicated STR permitting guidance was found on the official City of Sheridan or Sheridan County websites. Local STR activity appears to be unregulated at the city/county level, though hosts remain subject to general zoning, building, health/safety codes, and state tax obligations.

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