Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Boulder Junction, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Boulder Junction, WI, but with restrictions. Vilas County defines 'Tourist Rooming Houses' as single-family dwellings, cabins, or apartments rented for less than 30 days. Regulations are set in Article XII of the Vilas County General Zoning Ordinance; while some municipalities are exempt from county zoning permits, they still require public health licensing and any applicable local town/city permits. 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.

Vilas County defines 'Tourist Rooming Houses' as single-family dwellings, cabins, or apartments rented for less than 30 days. Regulations are set in Article XII of the Vilas County General Zoning Ordinance; while some municipalities are exempt from county zoning permits, they still require public health licensing and any applicable local town/city permits.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Boulder Junction. 1) Submit the Vilas County Tourist Rooming House (TRH) Permit Application to the Zoning & Planning Department. 2) Provide required documentation and pay the application fee per the Zoning & Sanitary Fee Schedule. 3) Obtain any required Public Health licensing or local town permits as applicable.

1) Submit the Vilas County Tourist Rooming House (TRH) Permit Application to the Zoning & Planning Department. 2) Provide required documentation and pay the application fee per the Zoning & Sanitary Fee Schedule. 3) Obtain any required Public Health licensing or local town permits as applicable.

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