Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pepin, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Pepin, WI, but with restrictions. Operators must obtain a local Village license and a State of Wisconsin tourist rooming house license. Properties must pass a general building and fire code inspection by the Village Fire Code Inspector and maintain a valid seller's permit or demonstrate compliance via a lodging marketplace. 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.

Operators must obtain a local Village license and a State of Wisconsin tourist rooming house license. Properties must pass a general building and fire code inspection by the Village Fire Code Inspector and maintain a valid seller's permit or demonstrate compliance via a lodging marketplace.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pepin. 1) Submit a Short-Term Rental License application via the Village of Pepin’s official application page. 2) Provide proof of a State of Wisconsin tourist rooming house license and complete a building/fire code inspection. 3) Pay the required filing fees and renew the license annually by July 31.

1) Submit a Short-Term Rental License application via the Village of Pepin’s official application page. 2) Provide proof of a State of Wisconsin tourist rooming house license and complete a building/fire code inspection. 3) Pay the required filing fees and renew the license annually by July 31.

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