Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Green County, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Green County, WI, but with restrictions. Green County currently treats vacation rentals as a use requiring a Conditional Use Permit under county code (similar to lodging/boarding houses). Municipalities within the county maintain specific rules such as occupancy limits (2 persons per bedroom plus 2), minimum stay requirements (7 consecutive days in some areas), and mandatory state DATCP tourist rooming house licensing. 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.

Green County currently treats vacation rentals as a use requiring a Conditional Use Permit under county code (similar to lodging/boarding houses). Municipalities within the county maintain specific rules such as occupancy limits (2 persons per bedroom plus 2), minimum stay requirements (7 consecutive days in some areas), and mandatory state DATCP tourist rooming house licensing.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Green County.

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