Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Oneida County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
715 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap715 ft
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Conditional Use Permit required; public hearing with Plan Commission required

Official Sources

rhinelanderwi.us/departments/planning_and_zoning/tourist_rooming_houses.php
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Rhinelander, Wisconsin are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Rhinelander, Wisconsin?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

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

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