Green Lake, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Green Lake County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $500.00Min Stay: 7Owner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/14/2026
$500.00License Cost
7Min. Night Stay

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay7
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Applies to all residential zoning districts and any other zoning district allowing residential use; new STRs require a Conditional Use Permit

Official Sources

Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 14, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Green Lake, Wisconsin

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Green Lake, Wisconsin are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500.00). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Green Lake, Wisconsin?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Green Lake?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $500.00.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Green Lake?

Yes — Green Lake sets a minimum stay of 7 nights.

Where do these Green Lake short-term rental rules come from?

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