Shorewood, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Milwaukee County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

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 RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Prohibited as home occupation in R-1 through R-7 residential districts; only allowed when rented for 7 consecutive days or longer per state statute

Official Sources

Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Shorewood, Wisconsin

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Shorewood, Wisconsin are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Shorewood, Wisconsin?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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