Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sheboygan, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Sheboygan, WI, but with restrictions. City requires operators to collect room tax, file for an operators permit (Municipal Code §50-32), and register via the Host Compliance portal. Sheboygan County classifies vacation rentals as Tourist Rooming Houses (TRH) for stays under 60 days, requiring a license, pre-inspections, and annual routine inspections; TRHs are generally limited to four units before requiring a hotel license. 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.

City requires operators to collect room tax, file for an operators permit (Municipal Code §50-32), and register via the Host Compliance portal. Sheboygan County classifies vacation rentals as Tourist Rooming Houses (TRH) for stays under 60 days, requiring a license, pre-inspections, and annual routine inspections; TRHs are generally limited to four units before requiring a hotel license.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Sheboygan. 1) City: Register and apply through the Host Compliance portal, pay a $100 initial fee (and annual renewal fee by July 1), and file quarterly room tax payments. 2) County: Submit a Tourist Rooming House (TRH) application and fee to Sheboygan County Environmental Health, then coordinate a pre-inspection with a sanitarian to receive the license.

1) City: Register and apply through the Host Compliance portal, pay a $100 initial fee (and annual renewal fee by July 1), and file quarterly room tax payments. 2) County: Submit a Tourist Rooming House (TRH) application and fee to Sheboygan County Environmental Health, then coordinate a pre-inspection with a sanitarian to receive the license.

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