Colton, South Dakota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Minnehaha County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Minnehaha County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
300 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap300 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Conditional use permit required in A-1, RR, RS-1, RS-2, RD, and RA-1 zoning districts

Official Sources

minnweb.minnehahacounty.gov/home/revised-joint-zoning-ordinance-for-minnehaha-county-and-the-city-of-sioux-falls/
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Colton, South Dakota

Colton, South Dakota has no separate city ordinance, so Minnehaha County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Colton, South Dakota?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Colton, South Dakota.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Colton?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Colton short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Colton'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 Colton, Minnehaha County, or South Dakota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.