Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ozaukee County, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ozaukee County, WI, but with restrictions. County public-health ordinance and Washington-Ozaukee Public Health require licensing for hotels, motels, tourist rooming houses (typically 1–4 sleeping units) and bed & breakfasts. Local municipalities within Ozaukee County may impose additional zoning-based restrictions or separate STR permits, such as Mequon's requirements for minimum two-night stays and occupancy limits. 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.

County public-health ordinance and Washington-Ozaukee Public Health require licensing for hotels, motels, tourist rooming houses (typically 1–4 sleeping units) and bed & breakfasts. Local municipalities within Ozaukee County may impose additional zoning-based restrictions or separate STR permits, such as Mequon's requirements for minimum two-night stays and occupancy limits.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ozaukee County. 1) Submit the Washington-Ozaukee Public Health lodging/license application and applicable fee (e.g., $421 for a Tourist Rooming House). 2) Schedule and pass the required inspection/pre-inspection by the Health Department. 3) Obtain any required municipal short-term rental permit where applicable (e.g., City of Mequon requires a separate $60 permit).

1) Submit the Washington-Ozaukee Public Health lodging/license application and applicable fee (e.g., $421 for a Tourist Rooming House). 2) Schedule and pass the required inspection/pre-inspection by the Health Department. 3) Obtain any required municipal short-term rental permit where applicable (e.g., City of Mequon requires a separate $60 permit).

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