Washburn, Wisconsin

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bayfield County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

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

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.