Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Oconto County, WI

Short-term rentals (fewer than 29 days) are restricted to properties holding a valid State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House License. Local municipal rules often impose a 180-day annual limit, a seven-day minimum stay, and require a designated operator to reside within 25 miles of the property.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Oconto County. 1. Obtain a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House License. 2. Submit a local short-term rental application to the City Clerk including a floor plan, site plan, and proof of insurance. 3. Pass a building code or lodging inspection and pay the required administrative fee for an annual license.

1. Obtain a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House License. 2. Submit a local short-term rental application to the City Clerk including a floor plan, site plan, and proof of insurance. 3. Pass a building code or lodging inspection and pay the required administrative fee for an annual license.