Melrose, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Jackson County

Conditional

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed only in R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, A-1, A-2 districts

Official Sources

co.jackson.wi.us/index.asp?SEC=43BA6EA4-9B56-4DA8-9C3D-907D41F39723
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Melrose, Wisconsin

Melrose, Wisconsin has no separate city ordinance, so Jackson County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Melrose, Wisconsin?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Melrose, Wisconsin.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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