Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Spring Green, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Spring Green, WI, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (under 29 days) require a county land use permit; stays under 7 days require a conditional use permit in SFR, RR, and MFR zones. Operators must hold a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House license, pass a county health pre-inspection, and comply with occupancy limits based on the state license or septic system design. 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 (under 29 days) require a county land use permit; stays under 7 days require a conditional use permit in SFR, RR, and MFR zones. Operators must hold a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House license, pass a county health pre-inspection, and comply with occupancy limits based on the state license or septic system design.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Spring Green. 1. Obtain a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House license from DATCP. 2. Submit a Sauk County land use permit application (and conditional use permit if renting for <7 days in restricted zones). 3. Apply for a Sauk County Tourist Rooming House license, pay the $190 fee, and pass a pre-inspection by a county sanitarian.

1. Obtain a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House license from DATCP. 2. Submit a Sauk County land use permit application (and conditional use permit if renting for <7 days in restricted zones). 3. Apply for a Sauk County Tourist Rooming House license, pay the $190 fee, and pass a pre-inspection by a county sanitarian.

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