Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lincoln County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredMin Stay: 2
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Lincoln County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026
2Min. Night Stay

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

Minimum Night Stay2
Max Nights Per Year29 consecutive nights per stay
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

co.lincoln.wi.us/land-services/page/short-term-rental-permit
Data confidence: 80%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Tomahawk, Wisconsin has no separate city ordinance, so Lincoln 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 Tomahawk, Wisconsin?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Tomahawk?

Yes — Tomahawk sets a minimum stay of 2 nights and a cap of 29 rental nights per year.

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

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