Delavan, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Walworth County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500 (New) $250 (Renewal) - Town of Delavan STR license; plus $500 (New) $200 (Renewal) Walworth County; plus $300 (New) $110 (Renewal) State Tourist Rooming House; plus $25 Business Registration; plus $10 Room Tax Forms
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

townofdelavan.com/short-term-rentals/
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Delavan, Wisconsin

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Delavan, Wisconsin are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500 (New) $250 (Renewal) - To).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Delavan, Wisconsin?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Delavan, Wisconsin.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Delavan?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $500 (New) $250 (Renewal) - To.

Where do these Delavan short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Delavan's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Delavan, Walworth County, or Wisconsin authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.