Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Presque Isle, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Presque Isle, WI, but with restrictions. STRs are regulated under the Town of Presque Isle short-term rentals law and Vilas County rules for 'Tourist Rooming Houses' (rentals < 30 days). Requirements include a Town Room Tax Permit with mandatory quarterly filings (failure to file two consecutive quarters cancels the permit). While Vilas County generally requires annual zoning permits and health licenses, TRHs in non-shoreland areas of Presque Isle are exempt from the County zoning permit but still require Public Health licensing. 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 are regulated under the Town of Presque Isle short-term rentals law and Vilas County rules for 'Tourist Rooming Houses' (rentals < 30 days). Requirements include a Town Room Tax Permit with mandatory quarterly filings (failure to file two consecutive quarters cancels the permit). While Vilas County generally requires annual zoning permits and health licenses, TRHs in non-shoreland areas of Presque Isle are exempt from the County zoning permit but still require Public Health licensing.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Presque Isle. 1) Review the Town of Presque Isle Short-term Rentals Law; 2) Complete the Town Room Tax Permit Application and return it to the Town Treasurer (P.O. Box 130) and file quarterly room tax returns; 3) Obtain a Vilas County Public Health Department license and, if in a shoreland area, a Vilas County Tourist Rooming House permit.

1) Review the Town of Presque Isle Short-term Rentals Law; 2) Complete the Town Room Tax Permit Application and return it to the Town Treasurer (P.O. Box 130) and file quarterly room tax returns; 3) Obtain a Vilas County Public Health Department license and, if in a shoreland area, a Vilas County Tourist Rooming House permit.

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