Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Outagamie County, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Outagamie County, WI, but with restrictions. Outagamie County requires a Tourist Rooming House (TRH) license for short-term rentals; properties must be licensed and inspected each year and must comply with Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 72. Applicants are instructed to check local municipal ordinances before applying; county sanitarians perform inspections to verify compliance. 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.

Outagamie County requires a Tourist Rooming House (TRH) license for short-term rentals; properties must be licensed and inspected each year and must comply with Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 72. Applicants are instructed to check local municipal ordinances before applying; county sanitarians perform inspections to verify compliance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Outagamie County. 1) Download and complete the Outagamie County Tourist Rooming House license application (county CognitoForms) and submit it to Outagamie County Public Health/sanitarian. 2) Schedule and pass the required pre-inspection; properties are inspected annually while actively renting. 3) Confirm and satisfy any additional local municipal requirements before operating.

1) Download and complete the Outagamie County Tourist Rooming House license application (county CognitoForms) and submit it to Outagamie County Public Health/sanitarian. 2) Schedule and pass the required pre-inspection; properties are inspected annually while actively renting. 3) Confirm and satisfy any additional local municipal requirements before operating.

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