Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Monroe County, WI

Short-term rentals are regulated as Tourist Rooming Houses (TRH) and limited to 4 units/rooms per license; rentals of 5 or more units require a hotel license. Operators must pass an initial and annual health department inspection and are advised to verify additional local municipal zoning or land use restrictions.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Monroe County. 1. Submit a completed 'License Application – Lodging and Recreational Facilities' along with the required fees (e.g., $533 for a 1-4 room Tourist Rooming House) to the Monroe County Health Department. 2. Schedule and pass a pre-licensing inspection by the Health Department; operation is prohibited until this inspection is completed. 3. Wait for application approval or denial, which typically occurs within 30 business days of receiving a complete application.

1. Submit a completed 'License Application – Lodging and Recreational Facilities' along with the required fees (e.g., $533 for a 1-4 room Tourist Rooming House) to the Monroe County Health Department. 2. Schedule and pass a pre-licensing inspection by the Health Department; operation is prohibited until this inspection is completed. 3. Wait for application approval or denial, which typically occurs within 30 business days of receiving a complete application.