Washburn, Wisconsin
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bayfield County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit: Required
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
- conditional use permit required in residential districts
Official Sources
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Washburn, Wisconsin
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Washburn, Wisconsin are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Washburn, Wisconsin?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Washburn, Wisconsin.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Washburn?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Washburn short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Washburn'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 Washburn, Bayfield County, or Wisconsin authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.