Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Stone Lake, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Stone Lake, WI, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) require a TRH/STR license and a local Owner’s Agent capable of responding within 60 minutes. Occupancy is limited to 2 persons per bedroom (based on wastewater design), and units must have smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers, and no fireworks; excessive service calls can lead to license revocation. 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 30 days) require a TRH/STR license and a local Owner’s Agent capable of responding within 60 minutes. Occupancy is limited to 2 persons per bedroom (based on wastewater design), and units must have smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers, and no fireworks; excessive service calls can lead to license revocation.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Stone Lake. 1) Submit a completed Sawyer County TRH License application and fees to Sawyer County Health & Human Services. 2) Undergo a county/state lodging pre-inspection for compliance with ATCP 72/73 and county Article IV. 3) The County Health Officer will issue or deny the license within 30 days of receiving a complete application and all required documentation (POWTS info, agent designation, etc.).

1) Submit a completed Sawyer County TRH License application and fees to Sawyer County Health & Human Services. 2) Undergo a county/state lodging pre-inspection for compliance with ATCP 72/73 and county Article IV. 3) The County Health Officer will issue or deny the license within 30 days of receiving a complete application and all required documentation (POWTS info, agent designation, etc.).

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