Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wood County, WI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Wood County, WI, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (Tourist Rooming Houses) must obtain an annual license from the Wood County Health Department. They must comply with Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 72 (formerly DHS 195) regarding health, safety, and sanitation standards for lodging establishments. 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 (Tourist Rooming Houses) must obtain an annual license from the Wood County Health Department. They must comply with Wisconsin Administrative Code ATCP 72 (formerly DHS 195) regarding health, safety, and sanitation standards for lodging establishments.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Wood County. 1. Submit a completed Wood County Health Department Lodging Permit application. 2. Pay the required fees, including a pre-licensing inspection fee ($150) and an annual license fee ($250 for Tourist Rooming Houses). 3. Pass a pre-licensing inspection conducted by Environmental Health staff.

1. Submit a completed Wood County Health Department Lodging Permit application. 2. Pay the required fees, including a pre-licensing inspection fee ($150) and an annual license fee ($250 for Tourist Rooming Houses). 3. Pass a pre-licensing inspection conducted by Environmental Health staff.

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