Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cable, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cable, WI, but with restrictions. Occupancy is limited by the design capacity of the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) or state lodging license limits. A property owner or agent must be available on-site within 1 hour at all times during rentals. A maximum of four short-term rental units are allowed per lot. 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.

Occupancy is limited by the design capacity of the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (POWTS) or state lodging license limits. A property owner or agent must be available on-site within 1 hour at all times during rentals. A maximum of four short-term rental units are allowed per lot.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cable. 1. Obtain a Wisconsin ATCP 72 lodging license from the Bayfield County Health Department ($586.30 initial fee). 2. Apply for a Bayfield County Short-Term Rental Permit through Planning and Zoning ($500 per unit). 3. Submit a Town of Cable Short-Term Rental License application to the Town Clerk with a $100 initial fee.

1. Obtain a Wisconsin ATCP 72 lodging license from the Bayfield County Health Department ($586.30 initial fee). 2. Apply for a Bayfield County Short-Term Rental Permit through Planning and Zoning ($500 per unit). 3. Submit a Town of Cable Short-Term Rental License application to the Town Clerk with a $100 initial fee.

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