Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fitchburg, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Fitchburg, WI, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted only under City licensing and code requirements; a license is required if operation exceeds 10 days in a license year and applies to rentals of less than 28 consecutive days. Applicants must provide proof of property/liability insurance, a State of Wisconsin or Dane County Public Health license, and complete an annual City building inspection. Maximum occupancy is restricted to two unrelated persons per bedroom or one family, whichever is less, and the dwelling must be the owner's 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 permitted only under City licensing and code requirements; a license is required if operation exceeds 10 days in a license year and applies to rentals of less than 28 consecutive days. Applicants must provide proof of property/liability insurance, a State of Wisconsin or Dane County Public Health license, and complete an annual City building inspection. Maximum occupancy is restricted to two unrelated persons per bedroom or one family, whichever is less, and the dwelling must be the owner's primary residence.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fitchburg. 1) Create an account and submit the Short-Term Rental license application online via the City’s OpenGov licensing portal; 2) Upload required documents including proof of insurance and a State/Dane County tourist rental license, and pay the license fee ($150); 3) Schedule and complete the required annual City Building Inspection. Licenses are issued for a one-year period from July 1 to June 30.

1) Create an account and submit the Short-Term Rental license application online via the City’s OpenGov licensing portal; 2) Upload required documents including proof of insurance and a State/Dane County tourist rental license, and pay the license fee ($150); 3) Schedule and complete the required annual City Building Inspection. Licenses are issued for a one-year period from July 1 to June 30.

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