Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Auburndale, WI

Town of Auburndale zoning permits lodging-related uses only in certain districts (e.g., 'Hotel; motel' in Commercial (C) district; 'Campgrounds/resorts' and 'Boarding Houses' as conditional uses). Commercial campground/resort rules limit non-owner occupancy to no more than 90 days in one year. Wood County requires lodging permits for tourist rooming houses and bed & breakfasts.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Auburndale. 1) If the use is conditional under Town ordinance, submit a written application to the Town Clerk for Zoning Committee review and a public hearing. 2) Obtain a Wood County sanitary permit if the building has water/waste facilities. 3) Apply to the Wood County Health Department for a Lodging Permit (Tourist Rooming House/Bed & Breakfast), pay the pre-licensing and license fees, and pass required inspections.

1) If the use is conditional under Town ordinance, submit a written application to the Town Clerk for Zoning Committee review and a public hearing. 2) Obtain a Wood County sanitary permit if the building has water/waste facilities. 3) Apply to the Wood County Health Department for a Lodging Permit (Tourist Rooming House/Bed & Breakfast), pay the pre-licensing and license fees, and pass required inspections.