Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Eau Claire County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredMin Stay: no minimumBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
no minimumMin. Night Stay
no maximumAnnual Cap

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$700 initial review fee; $300 annual renewal fee
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stayno minimum
Max Nights Per Yearno maximum
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

eauclairewi.gov/government/our-divisions/planning/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $700 initial review fee; $300 ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Eau Claire?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $700 initial review fee; $300 .

Where do these Eau Claire short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Eau Claire'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 Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, or Wisconsin authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.