Bismarck, North Dakota
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Burleigh County
Allowed
STR Status
Processing: 1 business days
57 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing Time1 business days
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap57 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 7, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Bismarck, North Dakota
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Bismarck, North Dakota are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Bismarck, North Dakota?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Where do these Bismarck short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Bismarck's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Bismarck, Burleigh County, or North Dakota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.