Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grafton, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Grafton, WI, but with restrictions. Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests, not to exceed eight total. Rentals are capped at 180 days per year with a maximum stay of six consecutive days per party. A property manager must be available at all times unless the owner lives within 35 miles. 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 to two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests, not to exceed eight total. Rentals are capped at 180 days per year with a maximum stay of six consecutive days per party. A property manager must be available at all times unless the owner lives within 35 miles.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Grafton. 1. Obtain a Tourist Rooming House license from the State of Wisconsin (DATCP). 2. Submit a completed Tourist Rooming House License Application and Plan of Operation to the Village Community Development Department. 3. Register with the Village Clerk for quarterly 7% room tax payments and notify the Clerk in writing when the first rental begins.

1. Obtain a Tourist Rooming House license from the State of Wisconsin (DATCP). 2. Submit a completed Tourist Rooming House License Application and Plan of Operation to the Village Community Development Department. 3. Register with the Village Clerk for quarterly 7% room tax payments and notify the Clerk in writing when the first rental begins.

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