Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sister Bay, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Sister Bay, WI, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals require a resident agent within 30 miles if the owner is not local. Property rules must be provided to guests and neighbors within 300 feet, covering quiet hours (10 PM–10 AM), prohibited fireworks, and firewood transport restrictions. Compliance with parking, refuse, and safety alarm codes is mandatory. 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 require a resident agent within 30 miles if the owner is not local. Property rules must be provided to guests and neighbors within 300 feet, covering quiet hours (10 PM–10 AM), prohibited fireworks, and firewood transport restrictions. Compliance with parking, refuse, and safety alarm codes is mandatory.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Sister Bay. 1. Obtain a Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House License and a Door County Tourism Zone Commission permit. 2. Submit a completed Village STR application (accepted starting March 1) with a floor plan, site plan, property photos, deed copy, and property rules. 3. Pay the annual fee ($1,500 initial / $1,000 renewal) by check to the Village of Sister Bay.

1. Obtain a Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House License and a Door County Tourism Zone Commission permit. 2. Submit a completed Village STR application (accepted starting March 1) with a floor plan, site plan, property photos, deed copy, and property rules. 3. Pay the annual fee ($1,500 initial / $1,000 renewal) by check to the Village of Sister Bay.

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