Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pierce County, WI

Pierce County treats short-term rentals as transient lodging (bed-and-breakfasts or tourist rooming houses) with caps on rentable rooms (typically 8). Establishments must meet single-family dimensional and parking standards; some towns within the county may impose stricter rules, such as 7-day minimum stays or zoning exclusions in residential districts.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Pierce County. 1) Contact Pierce County Public Health at 715-273-6755 to request a Lodging Application and schedule a mandatory plan review. 2) Submit the completed application and required materials to the Public Health department. 3) Ensure compliance with Chapter 240 zoning standards and obtain a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning & Zoning department if the rental exceeds four rooms in specific districts.

1) Contact Pierce County Public Health at 715-273-6755 to request a Lodging Application and schedule a mandatory plan review. 2) Submit the completed application and required materials to the Public Health department. 3) Ensure compliance with Chapter 240 zoning standards and obtain a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning & Zoning department if the rental exceeds four rooms in specific districts.