Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Door County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

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

Official Sources

Data confidence: 82%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin has no separate city ordinance, so Door County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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