Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Washburn County, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Washburn County, WI, but with restrictions. In regulated areas like the Town of Brooklyn, STRs are defined as rentals under 29 days. Requirements include obtaining a town license, a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House license, and a seller's permit; operation is limited to 14 nights per year without a license. 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.

In regulated areas like the Town of Brooklyn, STRs are defined as rentals under 29 days. Requirements include obtaining a town license, a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House license, and a seller's permit; operation is limited to 14 nights per year without a license.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Washburn County. 1. File an application with the town clerk using official forms. 2. Provide proof of a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House license and a state seller's permit. 3. Pay the $50 application fee and obtain Town Board approval.

1. File an application with the town clerk using official forms. 2. Provide proof of a State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House license and a state seller's permit. 3. Pay the $50 application fee and obtain Town Board approval.

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