Wausau, WI Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)

28(9), and beyond the occupancy cap, it imposes operator-level accountability requirements. 06, meaning the property must remain fundamentally residential. Property management requirements under (9)(a)2 require that the tourist rooming house be operated by the property owner or by a property manager, and the designated operator must reside within, or have a business located within, 25 miles of the tourist rooming house parcel, keeping a responsible, reachable party close to the property. Operational requirements layer on top: at least two off-street parking spaces must be provided, with an additional space for each bedroom beyond two, all guest parking must be on a paved, designated area and guest vehicles may only park on-site, and no parking is allowed on gravel, lawn, or planter beds.

Site appearance rules bar any exterior evidence the property is a tourist rooming house other than a changing mix of guests and vehicles, prohibit exterior signage beyond the property address, and prohibit outdoor storage related to the rental use except typical residential recreation and cooking equipment kept in the rear yard. 60, with violations issued to and the responsibility of the property owner, and the operator's license subject to revocation for noncompliance.