From the Wyo Stays team — a licensed Wyoming real estate brokerage. Educational information, not legal advice. Regulations change; always confirm current rules with the City of Sheridan, Sheridan County, and the Wyoming Department of Revenue. Last reviewed: update this date each time you refresh.**
Short-term rental rules move faster than most owners track. This page is our plain-English snapshot of where things stand and what to watch — refreshed periodically so you're not relying on a forum post from three years ago.
The current landscape (as last reviewed)
No dedicated Sheridan STR ordinance. As of our last review, the City of Sheridan and Sheridan County had not adopted a dedicated short-term-rental ordinance the way resort towns like Jackson have. In practice, STRs are generally treated as a home-based business and must still satisfy zoning, building, and fire codes. Good news for owners — but "no dedicated ordinance" is not "no rules."
Lodging & sales tax still apply. Stays under 30 continuous days are taxable transient lodging. You must register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue and collect/remit the current combined rate (state + county components). (See the WY DOR Registration Walkthrough.)
HOAs and covenants can still restrict you even where the city doesn't — always the first thing to check.
What to watch (the national trend is toward more rules)
Across the country, local governments are steadily adding STR registration requirements, density limits, and new taxes, and enforcement is tightening. Wyoming has stayed relatively light-touch, but owners should watch for:
- Any move by the City of Sheridan or Sheridan County to introduce registration, permitting, or occupancy rules.
- Changes to lodging or local-option tax rates (these move by legislative session and county vote).
- Statewide legislation affecting STRs or transient lodging.
- HOA rule changes in your specific neighborhood.
How to stay ahead of it
- Verify locally before you buy or list — zoning + covenants for your exact parcel.
- Keep your tax registration and rate current — the most common compliance gap.
- Watch county commission and city council agendas for STR items.
- Keep insurance and safety compliance current — the areas most likely to be enforced.
- Bookmark this page — we refresh it as things change.
Where to confirm the current rules
- City of Sheridan — zoning and building/fire code.
- Sheridan County — county zoning and any lodging tax specifics.
- Wyoming Department of Revenue — sales/lodging tax registration and rates.
- Your HOA — covenants and restrictions.
We track this so our owners don't have to
Staying current on compliance is part of managing a property as a licensed brokerage — it's our job to keep the homes we run inside the lines.
→ Read the full compliance guide, or → get a free property evaluation.
Educational information only — confirm current regulations with the relevant authorities.