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Short-Term Rentals in Burlington, WI (2026)

4 verified short-term rentals rules for Burlington, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Permit Requirements

Burlington regulates but cannot ban STRs under WI Act 59 (2017). DATCP tourist rooming house license may be required. WI Stat. §66.1014.

Burlington Short-Term Rental Rules

Some Restrictions

Wis. Stat. § 66.1014(2)(d) (Limits on Residential Dwelling Rental Prohibited — License Requirements)

66.1014(2)(d)1. 1. If a residential dwelling is rented for periods of more than 6 but fewer than 30 consecutive days, a political subdivision may limit the total number of days within any consecutive 365-day period that the dwelling may be rented to no fewer than 180 days. The political subdivision may not specify the period of time during which the residential dwelling may be rented, but the p...

Noise Rules

The City of Burlington has not adopted a short-term-rental-specific noise ordinance. STR guests and operators are bound by the City's general noise ordinance (Chapter 219 of the City Code) and the disorderly-conduct provisions of Chapter 238 (Peace and Good Order). Under Wis. Stat. §66.1014, the City may apply these neutral noise ordinances to STRs.

STR Noise Rules in Burlington

Some Restrictions

Taxes & Fees

Wisconsin state room tax is 5% (WI Stat. §77.98). Burlington levies additional local room tax. Platforms auto-collect in many jurisdictions. Total 10 to 14% typical.

Burlington STR Taxes & Fees

Some Restrictions

Parking Rules

The City of Burlington has not adopted parking rules unique to short-term rentals. STR guests must follow the City's general parking ordinance in Chapter 293 (Vehicles and Traffic), including alternate-side parking, the 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Central Business District ban, and the snow-emergency 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. restriction. Wis. Stat. §66.1014(2)(d) preserves the City's authority to apply these neutral rules to STRs.

STR Parking Rules in Burlington

Some Restrictions

Looking for Racine County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Burlington city rules.

Short-Term Rentals in Racine County