Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Auburndale, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Auburndale, WI, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Auburndale, WI under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Auburndale are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Auburndale. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.