Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Butternut, WI

Short-term rentals are regulated as Tourist Rooming Houses (TRH) or Lodging establishments depending on the number of rooms (TRH for 1-4 rooms). All establishments must pass a mandatory pre-inspection before a license is issued, and licenses are non-transferable between persons or locations.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Butternut. 1. Submit a completed Tourist Rooming House & Bed & Breakfast Application to Ashland County Health & Human Services. 2. Pay the required fees (e.g., $455 for a TRH with 1-4 rooms, including a $300 pre-inspection fee). 3. Schedule and pass a mandatory pre-inspection before the license is issued.

1. Submit a completed Tourist Rooming House & Bed & Breakfast Application to Ashland County Health & Human Services. 2. Pay the required fees (e.g., $455 for a TRH with 1-4 rooms, including a $300 pre-inspection fee). 3. Schedule and pass a mandatory pre-inspection before the license is issued.