Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Winnebago County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

winnebagocountywi.gov/357/Lodging
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh, Wisconsin has no separate city ordinance, so Winnebago County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

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