Spearfish, South Dakota

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lawrence County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 1.5%
State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing South Dakota statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
1.5%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT1.5%

Official Sources

dor.sd.gov/media/2hljdrss/tourism-tax.pdf
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Spearfish, South Dakota

Spearfish has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so South Dakota statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 1.5% applies.

Frequently asked questions

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

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Spearfish, South Dakota.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Spearfish?

Short-term rentals in Spearfish are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 1.5%.

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

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