Village of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Waukesha County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Waukesha County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
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

  • must verify Waukesha County Zoning Jurisdiction; otherwise contact local municipality

Official Sources

waukeshacounty.gov/parks-and-land-use/environmental-health/food-and-recreational-licensing/
Data confidence: 78%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Village of Waukesha, Wisconsin

Village of Waukesha, Wisconsin has no separate city ordinance, so Waukesha 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 Village of Waukesha, Wisconsin?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Village of Waukesha?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Village of Waukesha short-term rental rules come from?

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