Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Teton County, WY

Airbnb listings are allowed in Teton County, WY, but with restrictions. In unincorporated Teton County, rentals under 31 days are prohibited except in specific resort zones. In the Town of Jackson, STRs are restricted by zone: inside the Lodging Overlay, they are broadly permitted; outside it, they are limited to 3 stays and 60 total nights per year, require a 24/7 local representative, and must comply with fire/building codes. 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.

In unincorporated Teton County, rentals under 31 days are prohibited except in specific resort zones. In the Town of Jackson, STRs are restricted by zone: inside the Lodging Overlay, they are broadly permitted; outside it, they are limited to 3 stays and 60 total nights per year, require a 24/7 local representative, and must comply with fire/building codes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Teton County. 1. Obtain a Town Business License and a Basic Use Permit (BUP) via the SmartGov portal or email (depending on zone). 2. Provide neighbor notification (if outside Lodging Overlay) and designate a 24/7 local representative. 3. Pay the annual fee ($114 per unit) and renew the BUP annually for residential zone properties.

1. Obtain a Town Business License and a Basic Use Permit (BUP) via the SmartGov portal or email (depending on zone). 2. Provide neighbor notification (if outside Lodging Overlay) and designate a 24/7 local representative. 3. Pay the annual fee ($114 per unit) and renew the BUP annually for residential zone properties.

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