Wyoming
Jackson, Wyoming short-term rental rules
Overview
Town of Jackson requires both a business license and Basic Use Permit for STRs. Approval and renewal differ inside versus outside the Lodging Overlay/Planned Resort Zone; outside that area the published checklist limits annual rental periods and nights. County and town rules must not be mixed.
Areas covered: Incorporated Town of Jackson only; not unincorporated Teton County, Teton Village or other Jackson Hole mailing addresses · Last verified
Verified requirements for Jackson, Wyoming
Each item below was read from the official document cited with it. Nothing here is generic guidance.
Definition and two approvals
The town defines STR occupancy as fewer than 30 consecutive days, citing LDR 6.1.5.C.1. Every town STR requires both a business license from Finance and a BUP from Planning.
Source: Jackson — jackson (opens in a new tab) · Purpose / What is required? · Verified
Overlay and renewal distinction
Business licenses renew each year. Inside the Lodging Overlay/Planned Resort Zone, the initial standard BUP does not need annual renewal and neighbor notice is not required. Outside, BUP-STR approval and neighbor notice are required annually.
Source: Jackson — jackson (opens in a new tab) · Business license / Basic Use Permit — inside vs outside · Verified
Outside-overlay annual rental limits
The outside-overlay BUP checklist specifies up to three rental periods and a maximum 60 nights per calendar year. Both BUP-STR and business license must be approved before rental operations begin.
Source: Jackson — jackson application (opens in a new tab) · Checklist heading and introductory instructions · Verified
Application, neighbors and HOA
The outside-overlay checklist requires narrative, rental dates/nights, deed or notarized owner authorization, HOA letter confirming STRs are permitted where applicable, notice to neighboring owners within 200 feet, parking plan and floor plan.
Source: Jackson — jackson application (opens in a new tab) · All submitted applications must include · Verified
State tax collection and marketplaces
Wyoming DOR’s Lodging Services and Marketplace Facilitators bulletin explains lodging transactions and the collection/remittance role of online travel companies as marketplace facilitators. Determine responsibility by the payment arrangement, including amounts paid directly to the lodging provider; platform handling is not a blanket exemption for direct receipts.
Source: Jackson — wy tax (opens in a new tab) · Lodging Services and Marketplace Facilitators; revised February 1, 2023 · Verified
Regulation research score
How far the short-term-rental rules we confirmed from cited official sources for Jackson, Wyoming constrain an ordinary non-owner-occupied, whole-home short-term rental, expressed on a 0–100 burden scale built from 12 weighted criteria in two dimensions: market access and operating compliance. Higher means more constrained. It is not a legal conclusion, a permissiveness rating, a market rating, a measure of desirability, legality or profitability, and not investment advice.
Major eligibility or supply barriers are documented — narrow zoning, hard caps or waitlists, discretionary conditional-use approval, severe spacing, or entity limits — so entry depends on more than completing paperwork.
No severe market-access trigger is documented, so this jurisdiction is capped below the effectively-restricted band. A major access constraint is documented, which makes the high-access band available. Access sub-score 65, operating sub-score 51.
Based on 42% evidence coverage. 7 criteria are unresolved, so this is an observed floor: the plausible interval reaches 100 of 100. A low observed score here means "little confirmed", not "lightly regulated".
Market access and eligibility · 65 of 100
- Zoning eligibility, caps, density or spacingMajor access constraint · 65
Outside the overlay/resort zone, annual approval limits rentals to three periods and 60 nights, with neighbor notice.
Operating and compliance · 51 of 100
- Permit, licence, or registration22 pts
- Occupancy and parking14 pts
- Renewal or transfer10 pts
- Lodging tax or fees5 pts
Operating rules are weighted at 0.45, so compliance requirements alone cannot push a jurisdiction past Moderate / structured.
- Burden estimate
- 79 of 100 · High access constraints
- Uncertainty interval
- 72–100 of 100
- Evidence coverage
- 42% · 5 of 12 criteria resolved
- Confidence
- Medium — provisional
- Last reviewed
Medium confidence — provisional. Only 42% of the rubric is resolved against official sources. The observed estimate of 79 counts confirmed evidence only; unresolved criteria widen the interval upward to 100, a range that crosses more than one burden category. Treat it as indicative, not precise, and confirm directly with the jurisdiction.
This range crosses more than one burden category (High access constraints, Very high / effectively restricted). The single estimate above is indicative only — do not read it as a precise measurement of this jurisdiction's rules.
5 of 12 rubric criteria resolved against cited official sources.
Why this score
Market-access findings are graded severe, major, moderate or none from the cited official claim itself; the most severe finding scores in full and each additional finding adds a quarter of its points, so correlated restrictions are never double-counted. The operating sub-score is a weighted count out of 100 and is multiplied by 0.45, which is why routine permitting, inspection, contact, tax and enforcement rules alone cannot exceed the Moderate / structured band. An unresolved criterion is never recorded as 'not required' and never scored as zero: it enters the central estimate at a quarter of its worst case and reaches its full worst case at the top of the published interval, but it can never release the gates that open the high-access or effectively-restricted bands — those read confirmed findings only. Every result therefore ships as estimate, interval, evidence coverage and confidence together.
- Prohibition or closed entry25.00 pts (range 0–100 of 100)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 100 access points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
- Owner-occupancy or primary residence25.00 pts (range 0–100 of 100)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 100 access points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
- Zoning eligibility, caps, density or spacing65.00 pts (range 65–65 of 65)
Confirmed by a cited official source and graded major access constraint (65 access points). Outside the overlay/resort zone, annual approval limits rentals to three periods and 60 nights, with neighbor notice.
- Minimum or maximum stay8.75 pts (range 0–35 of 35)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 35 access points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
- Permit, licence, or registration22.00 pts (range 22–22 of 22)
Confirmed by a cited official source, so it scores its full 22 of 100 operating points.
- Inspection or life-safety certification4.00 pts (range 0–16 of 16)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 16 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
- Occupancy and parking14.00 pts (range 14–14 of 14)
Confirmed by a cited official source, so it scores its full 14 of 100 operating points.
- Enforcement and penalties3.50 pts (range 0–14 of 14)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 14 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
- Local responsible party3.00 pts (range 0–12 of 12)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 12 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
- Renewal or transfer10.00 pts (range 10–10 of 10)
Confirmed by a cited official source, so it scores its full 10 of 100 operating points.
- Advertising and listing rules1.75 pts (range 0–7 of 7)
Not confirmed either way. It is never recorded as "not required" and never scored as zero: it enters the estimate at 25% of its worst case and widens the upper bound by up to 7 operating points. It can never on its own move this jurisdiction into a higher-access band — those gates read confirmed findings only.
- Lodging tax or fees5.00 pts (range 5–5 of 5)
Confirmed by a cited official source, so it scores its full 5 of 100 operating points.
What we could not confirm — and what to ask
We found no official source resolving these 7 criteria either way. They are not treated as “not required” and are not scored as zero. Confirm each one with the department listed below before you rely on it.
- Prohibition or closed entry — unknown; could add 0–100 points.
- Owner-occupancy or primary residence — unknown; could add 0–100 points.
- Minimum or maximum stay — unknown; could add 0–35 points.
- Inspection or life-safety certification — unknown; could add 0–16 points.
- Enforcement and penalties — unknown; could add 0–14 points.
- Local responsible party — unknown; could add 0–12 points.
- Advertising and listing rules — unknown; could add 0–7 points.
The rubric
- Prohibition or closed entryNot confirmed
Does an official source prohibit short-term rentals outright, close the application window, or restrict eligibility so narrowly that most properties cannot qualify?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
- Owner-occupancy or primary residenceNot confirmed
Does an official source require the owner to occupy the property or hold it as a primary residence?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
- Zoning eligibility, caps, density or spacingConfirmed — applies
Does an official source restrict which zones short-term rentals may operate in, or cap, space, or ration how many may exist?
- Minimum or maximum stayNot confirmed
Does an official source set a minimum night requirement or a maximum rental term?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
- Permit, licence, or registrationConfirmed — applies
Does an official source require a permit, licence, certificate, or registration before the property is advertised?
- Inspection or life-safety certificationNot confirmed
Does an official source require an inspection, fire or building certification, or posted safety information?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
- Occupancy and parkingConfirmed — applies
Does an official source set an occupancy limit or an on-site parking requirement?
- Enforcement and penaltiesNot confirmed
Does an official source publish penalties, suspension, revocation, or a complaint process for violations?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
- Local responsible partyNot confirmed
Does an official source require a named local contact who must respond within a set time?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
- Renewal or transferConfirmed — applies
Does an official source set a renewal cycle, or restrict transfer of the permit on sale?
- Advertising and listing rulesNot confirmed
Does an official source govern how the property may be advertised — for example requiring the permit number in every listing?
Unknown. We have not found an official source either way. It is never recorded as “not required” and never scored as zero — it is carried through the estimate as an explicit range and should be confirmed with the jurisdiction.
- Lodging tax or feesConfirmed — applies
Does an official source impose a lodging, excise, or permit fee obligation on the operator?
How the category is set on the 0–100 scale: 80+ reads very high / effectively restricted and requires a documented severe market-access trigger; 60–79 reads high access constraints and requires a documented major access constraint (or two moderate ones); 40–59 reads moderate / structured, which is the ceiling for jurisdictions whose confirmed rules are operating requirements only; 20–39 reads lower regulatory burden; below 20 reads minimal STR-specific burden located. A documented official-source search that resolves criteria and finds no short-term-rental-specific requirement reads “no local STR-specific regulation located in reviewed official sources” — which is not a statement that operating here is unrestricted, legal, or low-risk. Unconfirmed criteria never count as permissive. How to confirm the rest yourself.
Practical owner checklist
- Confirm the parcel is inside the stated jurisdiction and obtain its zoning designation.
- Send the proposed unit type, guest capacity and rental calendar to the permitting department; request written eligibility and current application requirements.
- Complete the cited registration/permit and safety process before the applicable advertising or operating trigger.
- Ask the state tax agency and local finance office for booking-channel-specific registration, taxable charges, rates and filing instructions; reconcile platform statements.
- Before purchase or owner/entity changes, obtain a written transfer determination; separately review covenants and insurance.
- Calendar renewal and inspection obligations and retain dated approvals and agency responses.
Who to ask in Jackson, Wyoming
Department-level contact details as published on the jurisdiction’s own website. We do not publish individual staff contact information.
Jackson Planning Department
Confirm parcel eligibility, current application, renewal and ownership changes.
Published at this official page · checked
General research checklist (not Jackson, Wyoming specific)
These are the categories short-term rental owners check anywhere in the US. They are general prompts, not this jurisdiction’s ordinance.
- Private restrictions are a separate check
- Review recorded covenants, condominium/HOA rules, insurance and any lease. Municipal approval does not establish private permission. Obtain written approval where applicable.
- Purchase and operating budget
- Before closing, obtain the actual approval record, legal bedroom/occupancy information, inspection history, tax accounts and renewal dates. Do not assume a listing or seller revenue proves lawful operation.
Confirm these directly — we could not verify them
We publish gaps rather than guesses. The following were not confirmable from a current official source at our last review.
- Current town transfer requirements, license fees, renewal deadlines, occupancy ceiling, local responding contact and inspection requirements.
- Exact parcel overlay/zone designation, deed restrictions, and any limits beyond the outside-overlay checklist.
- Current Wyoming sales and lodging tax rates, licensing and direct/platform payment allocation; no all-in Jackson tax rate verified.
- Official town documents returned 404 directly; program and checklist content was read through official-domain indexed results. Reconfirm current files and any superseding LDR amendments.
Official sources
Government sources only. If a link has moved, go to the jurisdiction’s main site and search for short-term or vacation rentals.
Change log
- — Official-source research for November 3, 2026 snapshot; unresolved scope, transfer and operating details explicitly reserved for confirmation.
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Owner questions about Jackson, Wyoming
- Does a Jackson mailing address prove these rules apply?
- No. This guide covers Incorporated Town of Jackson only; not unincorporated Teton County, Teton Village or other Jackson Hole mailing addresses. Confirm the parcel boundary and zoning before relying on these requirements.
- Can I rely on a seller’s existing permit?
- Transferability was not established from the sources reviewed. Do not rely on the seller’s permit as authorization for the new owner; obtain a written determination for the proposed ownership change.
- Will the booking platform settle every tax duty?
- Do not assume so. Wyoming DOR’s Lodging Services and Marketplace Facilitators bulletin explains lodging transactions and the collection/remittance role of online travel companies as marketplace facilitators. Determine responsibility by the payment arrangement, including amounts paid directly to the lodging provider; platform handling is not a blanket exemption for direct receipts.
- Can an HOA still restrict rentals?
- Private restrictions require a separate document review. The municipal sources do not establish permission under your deed, condominium rules, lease or insurance.
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