Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Poynette, WI

Columbia County limits Tourist Rooming House (TRH) occupancy to 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 (maximum 8 total). Guest parking is limited to the number of bedrooms with no on-street parking allowed; TRHs are restricted to specific zoning districts (AO-1, A-2, RR-1, R-1, R-2, C-1) and require a Conditional Use Permit.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Poynette. 1) Submit a Conditional Use pre-application ($50) and a full Conditional Use application ($500) to Columbia County Planning & Zoning to verify zoning eligibility. 2) Obtain a State of Wisconsin (DATCP) Tourist Rooming House license if renting more than 10 nights per year. 3) Comply with county occupancy and parking rules and pay the annual county TRH fee ($110).

1) Submit a Conditional Use pre-application ($50) and a full Conditional Use application ($500) to Columbia County Planning & Zoning to verify zoning eligibility. 2) Obtain a State of Wisconsin (DATCP) Tourist Rooming House license if renting more than 10 nights per year. 3) Comply with county occupancy and parking rules and pay the annual county TRH fee ($110).