Fall River, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Columbia County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Columbia County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
License Cost$110.00 (Tourist Rooming House); $100.00 (Bed and Breakfast)
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

co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/Portals/3/PermitApplicationInfo/Brochures/TRH%20and%20BB_2018.pdf?ver=2021-07-14-132920-020
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Fall River, Wisconsin

Fall River, Wisconsin has no separate city ordinance, so Columbia County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fall River, Wisconsin?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Fall River?

A business license is also required, the fee is $110.00 (Tourist Rooming House.

Where do these Fall River short-term rental rules come from?

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