Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sheboygan County, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Sheboygan County, WI, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (Tourist Rooming Houses) are allowed but require a county license for any transient lodging (under 60 days). Operators must comply with ATCP 72 standards, pass a pre-inspection, and verify local municipal zoning requirements which may include additional local licensing or residency constraints. 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.

Short-term rentals (Tourist Rooming Houses) are allowed but require a county license for any transient lodging (under 60 days). Operators must comply with ATCP 72 standards, pass a pre-inspection, and verify local municipal zoning requirements which may include additional local licensing or residency constraints.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Sheboygan County. 1. Submit the Sheboygan County Public Recreational License Application (selecting TRH) with fees and a safe bacteria water sample if on a private well. 2. Schedule and pass a pre-inspection with an assigned sanitarian to ensure code compliance. 3. Receive the license, which must be renewed annually by July 1.

1. Submit the Sheboygan County Public Recreational License Application (selecting TRH) with fees and a safe bacteria water sample if on a private well. 2. Schedule and pass a pre-inspection with an assigned sanitarian to ensure code compliance. 3. Receive the license, which must be renewed annually by July 1.

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