Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Crawford County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing Wisconsin statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ 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 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

docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/66.1019
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Prairie du Chien has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Wisconsin statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

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

Where do these Prairie du Chien short-term rental rules come from?

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