Mason, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bayfield County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$929.44 for 1 unit (Pre-Inspection $592.00 + County Fee $296.00 + State Fee $41.44); $1,413.00 for 2-4 units; $500 per unit for Planning and Zoning Short Term Rental Permit
Business License RequiredNot specified
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

Zoning Restrictions

  • STR permit required from Bayfield County Planning and Zoning only if property is outside City of Bayfield, City of Washburn, or Town of Pilsen; City of Washburn requires conditional use permit in residential districts

Official Sources

bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/992/Vacation-Rentals
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Mason, Wisconsin

Mason, Wisconsin has no separate city ordinance, so Bayfield County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $929.44 for 1 unit (Pre-Inspec).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Mason, Wisconsin?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $929.44 for 1 unit (Pre-Inspec.

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

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