Custer, South Dakota
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Custer County
Conditional
STR Status
Owner Occupancy Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap1 per parcel
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Residential District (R) only; only hosted STRs (owner-present) permitted; non-hosted STRs prohibited; ADUs may not be used as STRs
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Custer, South Dakota
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Custer, South Dakota are allowed under certain conditions. The property must be owner-occupied.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Custer, South Dakota?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Custer, South Dakota. The property must be owner-occupied.
Where do these Custer short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Custer'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 Custer, Custer County, or South Dakota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.