Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Birchwood, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Birchwood, WI, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as residential dwellings rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Operators must maintain property and liability insurance, obtain a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rental House License, and pass an annual inspection by the Village Building Inspector. Applicants must also certify the property is their primary residence. 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.

Short-term rentals are defined as residential dwellings rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Operators must maintain property and liability insurance, obtain a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rental House License, and pass an annual inspection by the Village Building Inspector. Applicants must also certify the property is their primary residence.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Birchwood. 1. Complete the Village of Birchwood Short-Term Rental License Application and pay the $25 administration fee plus the $100 annual license fee. 2. Provide proof of property/liability insurance and a copy of the State of Wisconsin Tourist Rental House License. 3. Schedule and successfully complete an annual inspection by the Village Building Inspector.

1. Complete the Village of Birchwood Short-Term Rental License Application and pay the $25 administration fee plus the $100 annual license fee. 2. Provide proof of property/liability insurance and a copy of the State of Wisconsin Tourist Rental House License. 3. Schedule and successfully complete an annual inspection by the Village Building Inspector.

Vrbo is permitted in Birchwood, 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 Birchwood 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 Birchwood. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.