Short-Term Rental Regulations
in New Glarus, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in New Glarus, WI, but with restrictions. STRs are regulated as 'Tourist Lodging' or 'Bed-and-Breakfasts'. Requirements include state (DATCP) and Village licensing, a designated agent, 5% room tax, and hard-surfaced parking. Bed-and-Breakfasts must be owner-occupied and are limited to 8 rooms and 20 tourists. 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 regulated as 'Tourist Lodging' or 'Bed-and-Breakfasts'. Requirements include state (DATCP) and Village licensing, a designated agent, 5% room tax, and hard-surfaced parking. Bed-and-Breakfasts must be owner-occupied and are limited to 8 rooms and 20 tourists.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in New Glarus. 1. Obtain a state (DATCP) rooming house license. 2. Submit the Village STR application to the Clerk's office by the last business day of July with the $100 initial fee ($50 renewal). 3. Provide a sales tax number and designated agent info to the Zoning Administrator.

1. Obtain a state (DATCP) rooming house license. 2. Submit the Village STR application to the Clerk's office by the last business day of July with the $100 initial fee ($50 renewal). 3. Provide a sales tax number and designated agent info to the Zoning Administrator.

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