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Verified Aug 16, 2026 · Primary Sources Cited

Cody, WY Short-Term Rental Regulations

Current permit-cap status, minimum-stay requirements, owner-occupancy rules, and jurisdiction breakdown for short-term rentals in Cody. Every field is cited to a primary source below. Always verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before writing an offer.

Cody, WY regulatory profile

Last material change: 2023-05-01 — Cody City Code 10-8-2(S) online-listing registration number requirement went live; ongoing enforcement via annual renewal cycle
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Summary

City of Cody Code 10-8-2(S) requires STR registration ($100 fee, $50 renewal), fire and life-safety inspection, and owner-occupancy in residential R-2 and R-2MH zones; single-booking-only for residential STRs.

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Notes for investors

Per Cody City Code 10-8-2(S), STRs in the R-2 and R-2MH residential zones require the owner to reside on the property or on an immediately adjacent property while the STR is operating, and the entire unit must be rented to a single group per booking (no room-by-room rentals). The commercial D-1 district also requires single-group bookings. Fees are $100 initial + $50 annual renewal, and a fire and life-safety inspection is required before operation and annually thereafter. Registration numbers must appear in all online listings. Long-term rentals (30+ days) are exempt from the owner-occupancy rule. Park County has its own STR framework for parcels outside city limits — verify jurisdiction before offer.

Permit required
Yes
Permit cap in place
No
No numeric density cap; residential-zone owner-occupancy requirement is the primary supply constraint.
Minimum stay
No minimum specified
Owner-occupancy required
Yes
Primary residence only
No
Operator on site required
Yes

Operating jurisdictions · primary sources

City of Cody
Incorporated City of Cody; Cody City Code 10-8-2(S) governing STRs
https://www.codywy.gov/133/Short-term-Rental-Registration
Park County (unincorporated)
Unincorporated Park County parcels outside city limits (spanning Cody's rural fringe toward Yellowstone East Entrance)
https://www.parkcounty.us/
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Frequently asked questions · Cody STR regulations

Are short-term rentals legal in Cody, WY?

Short-term rentals in Cody are classified as restricted as of 2026-08-16. City of Cody Code 10-8-2(S) requires STR registration ($100 fee, $50 renewal), fire and life-safety inspection, and owner-occupancy in residential R-2 and R-2MH zones; single-booking-only for residential STRs.

Is there a short-term rental permit cap in Cody?

No. No numeric density cap; residential-zone owner-occupancy requirement is the primary supply constraint.

What is the minimum-stay requirement for short-term rentals in Cody?

The primary source does not specify a minimum stay for short-term rentals.

Does Cody require owner-occupancy for short-term rental permits?

Cody requires owner-occupancy for short-term rental operators as of 2026-08-16. Verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before offering, as owner-occupancy rules interact with zoning overlays.

How can I check if a specific property in Cody qualifies for short-term rental use?

Contact the operating jurisdiction directly using the primary-source links published on this page. Zoning, HOA restrictions, and pending regulatory changes are parcel-specific and can override the citywide profile above. DepreciMax's $99 property report separately sizes the Year-1 §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction for a specific address, once regulatory clearance is confirmed.

How do I estimate the Year-1 bonus depreciation on a specific Cody property?

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Where do I check other STR markets?

Use the DepreciMax STR Regulations Database for the full top-50 market fleet — every market cited to a primary jurisdiction source, updated quarterly.

Not legal or tax advice. Short-term rental regulations change frequently and vary by parcel, zone, and HOA. The information on this page is a summary of publicly available primary sources as of 2026-08-16. Before acting — buying, listing, or operating a short-term rental in Cody — verify current rules with the operating jurisdiction and consult a local attorney and CPA.