Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Merrimac, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Merrimac, WI, but with restrictions. STRs are allowed only by conditional use in Residential (R1-R3), Agricultural (A1), and Business (B1-B2) districts. Requirements include a 1-night minimum stay, one off-street parking stall per guest bedroom, and a local property manager residing within 25 miles available 24/7. Occupancy is limited to the lesser of the state-licensed capacity or two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests. 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.

STRs are allowed only by conditional use in Residential (R1-R3), Agricultural (A1), and Business (B1-B2) districts. Requirements include a 1-night minimum stay, one off-street parking stall per guest bedroom, and a local property manager residing within 25 miles available 24/7. Occupancy is limited to the lesser of the state-licensed capacity or two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Merrimac. 1. Obtain a State Tourist Rooming House License and a Sauk County Tourist Rooming House License. 2. Submit the Village Short-Term Rental Application to the Village Administrator with a $450 fee, site plan, floor plan, and proof of insurance. 3. Apply for a Village room tax permit with the Treasurer and ensure annual renewals of county/state licenses.

1. Obtain a State Tourist Rooming House License and a Sauk County Tourist Rooming House License. 2. Submit the Village Short-Term Rental Application to the Village Administrator with a $450 fee, site plan, floor plan, and proof of insurance. 3. Apply for a Village room tax permit with the Treasurer and ensure annual renewals of county/state licenses.

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