Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Door County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $1500Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/14/2026
$1500License Cost
300 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$1500
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap300 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

sisterbaywi.gov/short-term-rental-license-requirements/
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 14, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Sister Bay, Wisconsin are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $1500).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Sister Bay, Wisconsin?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Sister Bay?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $1500.

Where do these Sister Bay short-term rental rules come from?

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