Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mountain, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Mountain, WI, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals must obtain a Town of Mountain permit and remit a 5% room tax quarterly. Applicants must provide proof of State of Wisconsin licensing (DATCP tourist rooming house or similar), a seller’s permit, and property insurance. 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 must obtain a Town of Mountain permit and remit a 5% room tax quarterly. Applicants must provide proof of State of Wisconsin licensing (DATCP tourist rooming house or similar), a seller’s permit, and property insurance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mountain. 1) Complete the Town of Mountain Short-Term Rental Permit Application and attach copies of State licensing (DATCP/Tourist Rooming House/Seller’s Permit) and property insurance; 2) Submit the application and initial $25.00 fee to the Town Clerk-Treasurer; 3) Pay room tax quarterly and renew the permit annually for a $15.00 fee.

1) Complete the Town of Mountain Short-Term Rental Permit Application and attach copies of State licensing (DATCP/Tourist Rooming House/Seller’s Permit) and property insurance; 2) Submit the application and initial $25.00 fee to the Town Clerk-Treasurer; 3) Pay room tax quarterly and renew the permit annually for a $15.00 fee.

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