Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Superior, WI

Short-term rentals are regulated as Tourist Rooming Houses (TRH). Operators may rent up to 4 units (rooms, cottages, or cabins) under a single license. Properties must meet state health and safety standards and are subject to initial and annual inspections by the county health department.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Superior. 1. Apply for a Tourist Rooming House (TRH) license through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) or the delegated Douglas County Health Department. 2. Schedule and pass a pre-licensing health and safety inspection conducted by the county. 3. Pay the required state/county licensing fees and renew the license annually.

1. Apply for a Tourist Rooming House (TRH) license through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) or the delegated Douglas County Health Department. 2. Schedule and pass a pre-licensing health and safety inspection conducted by the county. 3. Pay the required state/county licensing fees and renew the license annually.