Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kaukauna, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Kaukauna, WI, but with restrictions. Properties that meet the state definition of a tourist rooming house must obtain a TRH license and comply with ATCP 72 health and safety standards; Outagamie County Public Health inspects TRHs annually; property owners must check local municipal ordinances for additional requirements. 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.

Properties that meet the state definition of a tourist rooming house must obtain a TRH license and comply with ATCP 72 health and safety standards; Outagamie County Public Health inspects TRHs annually; property owners must check local municipal ordinances for additional requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kaukauna. 1) Verify local municipal compliance by contacting Kaukauna Planning/Community Development. 2) Download and submit the Outagamie County TRH License Application to Outagamie County Public Health for inspection per ATCP 72. 3) Maintain annual licensing and inspections and comply with ATCP 72 health and safety standards.

1) Verify local municipal compliance by contacting Kaukauna Planning/Community Development. 2) Download and submit the Outagamie County TRH License Application to Outagamie County Public Health for inspection per ATCP 72. 3) Maintain annual licensing and inspections and comply with ATCP 72 health and safety standards.

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