Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pepin County, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Pepin County, WI, but with restrictions. STRs require a State of Wisconsin tourist rooming house license and a local Village license. Operators must provide proof of insurance, a site plan with designated on-site parking, a house manual for renters, and pass building and fire inspections with no outstanding orders. 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 require a State of Wisconsin tourist rooming house license and a local Village license. Operators must provide proof of insurance, a site plan with designated on-site parking, a house manual for renters, and pass building and fire inspections with no outstanding orders.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pepin County. Submit a Short-Term Rental License application to the Village Clerk with the applicable fee ($500 for new, $300 for renewal). Include a state lodging inspection form (within 1 year), floor plan with max occupancy, site plan with parking, fire hazard inspection report, and state tourist rooming house license. Licenses must be renewed annually by July 31.

Submit a Short-Term Rental License application to the Village Clerk with the applicable fee ($500 for new, $300 for renewal). Include a state lodging inspection form (within 1 year), floor plan with max occupancy, site plan with parking, fire hazard inspection report, and state tourist rooming house license. Licenses must be renewed annually by July 31.

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