Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Montello, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Montello, WI, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (Tourist Rooming Houses) are limited to a maximum occupancy of eight persons and require one off-street parking space per bedroom. The property must maintain a residential appearance and the operator must obtain a State of Wisconsin license in addition to local permits. 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.

Short-term rentals (Tourist Rooming Houses) are limited to a maximum occupancy of eight persons and require one off-street parking space per bedroom. The property must maintain a residential appearance and the operator must obtain a State of Wisconsin license in addition to local permits.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Montello. 1. Apply for a rooming house permit through the Building Inspector via the City's online building permit portal. 2. Complete a safety inspection coordinated with the Building Inspector (General Engineering Company). 3. Obtain and display the permit, which must be renewed annually.

1. Apply for a rooming house permit through the Building Inspector via the City's online building permit portal. 2. Complete a safety inspection coordinated with the Building Inspector (General Engineering Company). 3. Obtain and display the permit, which must be renewed annually.

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