Town, County to Weigh $100 Weekly Fines for Vacant Deed-Restricted Rentals
On Oct. 5, Jackson and Teton County will consider releasing draft housing rules that would fine each new deed-restricted rental $100 per week if it sits vacant more than 60 days after the default cure period.
The Jackson Town Council and Teton County commissioners on Oct. 5 will consider releasing a redlined rewrite of the Housing Department Rules and Regulations for public comment that includes a new enforcement tool for deed-restricted rentals: a $100 fine per week, per unit, if a new restricted rental remains vacant beyond the 60-day requirement after the default cure period is over Housing rules update packet.
This vacancy penalty has been under discussion since at least midsummer. The Jackson/Teton County Housing Authority was asked in July to weigh options for enforcing the 60-day vacancy limit, including staff’s recommendation to add “$100 fine per week of vacancy” for each unit that stays empty after the cure period Housing Authority packet. At the Sept. 14 joint meeting, the boards signaled they were leaning toward that “Option 2,” while asking staff for more data before moving forward Sept. 14 staff report.
If this is adopted later this year, I want to see staff report back on whether $100 a week actually gets units rented, or just gets treated as a cost of holding a vacancy.
Background
Teton County imposes a $100 weekly fine for restricted rental units vacant more than 60 days after the default cure period, per workforce housing rules in place since at least October 2018.
Latest: N/A — A $100 weekly fine is imposed for each restricted rental unit vacant more than 60 days after the default cure period.
curated as of 2026-10-03
Jackson Town Council is considering a 30% cap on short-term rentals in downtown projects to boost vibrancy and retain housing, with a key discussion set for June 15, 2026.
Latest: 2026-06-15 — Town Council scheduled to discuss the proposed 30% short-term rental cap at its regular workshop.
curated as of 2026-06-10
On August 3, 2026, officials will review key housing rule topics—including first responder preferences, occupancy, and eligibility—for the biennial update to Jackson/Teton County Housing Department regulations.
Latest: 2026-08-03 — Joint meeting scheduled to analyze and discuss proposed housing rule changes, including first responder preferences, enforcement, occupancy, and eligibility standards.
curated as of 2026-08-02