Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Richland Center, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Richland Center, WI, but with restrictions. Rentals over 10 nights per year require a county license. Occupancy is limited by state code (ATCP 72.14), and a local property manager must be designated if the owner lives more than 60 miles away. The license must be displayed inside the main entrance, and guest registers must be maintained for one year. 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.

Rentals over 10 nights per year require a county license. Occupancy is limited by state code (ATCP 72.14), and a local property manager must be designated if the owner lives more than 60 miles away. The license must be displayed inside the main entrance, and guest registers must be maintained for one year.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Richland Center. 1. Obtain a State of Wisconsin tourist rooming house license from DATCP. 2. Submit an application to the Richland County Zoning Department including owner/manager contact info and certification of compliance. 3. Pay the application fee and receive a license valid for a two-year term (July 1 to June 30).

1. Obtain a State of Wisconsin tourist rooming house license from DATCP. 2. Submit an application to the Richland County Zoning Department including owner/manager contact info and certification of compliance. 3. Pay the application fee and receive a license valid for a two-year term (July 1 to June 30).

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