New Applicants - Short-Term Rental application
Renewal Applicants - Short-Term Rental application
Page 2 (second side) of either application
Information about applying
New Applicants who have operated as a Short-Term Rental prior to 4/1/2025:
How to obtain a State Tourist Rooming Houses License Number.
- Apply with the Winnebago County Health Department. Winnebago County Health Dept. is an agent for the State to conduct the inspections and issue the license.
- First-time applicants will be charged $212 for the pre-inspection and $151.00 for the Tourist Rooming House license = $363.00 total initially
- Renewals thereafter, the fee is $151.00 annually, expiring on the 30th of June each year.
- Those applying in April, May of this year (2025), the license won’t expire until the following year, 2026, 30th of June.
The inspection checks for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, stair railings, and other general and safety code requirements. For more details and questions about the inspection itself, you may call 920-232-3011 or contact Anne Boyce at: [email protected].
Winnebago County has an online application at: (copy and paste the below URL to search) or click the link below.
https://www.winnebagocountywi.gov/sites/default/files/uploaded-files/Final%2024-25%20Application%20Fee%20Schedule.pdf
Or a pdf file copy is: Winnebago County License Application
Check payment can be mailed to the Winnebago County Health Department that is listed on the application form or by visiting their office to make a credit card payment.
Town of Oshkosh fees and information:
New (first-time) applicants - $200
Renewal applicants - $100/annually
The Town’s license period begins May 1 to April 30th each year.
Application and supporting documents may be emailed to: [email protected] or mailed to Town of Oshkosh, 1076 Cozy Ln, Oshkosh, WI 54901. If you intend to drop off, call in advance, 920-235-7771.
Payments:
Check should be made payable to Town of Oshkosh.
or
If you choose to make a credit card payment, an email address is necessary. A payment link is emailed to you. There will be a 3% convenience fee added to the base charge. Contact the clerk if you choose this method of payment.