Deadwood, South Dakota
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lawrence County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: Required
200 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap200 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Vacation Home Establishments and Specialty Resorts only allowed in Commercial and Commercial Highway zoning districts; Bed and Breakfast allowed also in Residential
Official Sources
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Deadwood, South Dakota
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Deadwood, South Dakota are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Deadwood, South Dakota?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Deadwood, South Dakota.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Deadwood?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Deadwood short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Deadwood'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 Deadwood, Lawrence County, or South Dakota authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.