Mosinee's Short-Term Rentals: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles short-term rentals a little differently. In Mosinee, Wisconsin, there are 4 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Permit Requirements

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

Key details: Licensing: Check Mosinee rules. Bans: Prohibited by WI Act 59. DATCP: Tourist rooming house license. State Law: WI Stat. §66.1014.

Operating without license: $200 to $1,000/day varies by city. DATCP violations: separate enforcement. Safety violations: correction notice.

Parking Rules

Short-term rental guests in Mosinee must comply with the city's seasonal overnight parking ban: on-street parking is prohibited from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. until April 1, with alternate-side rules tied to the calendar date. On-street parking in general is governed by Chapter 78, Article III of the Mosinee Code (Stopping, Standing and Parking). Wis. Stat. 66.1014(2)(b) preserves Mosinee's authority to enforce parking rules against short-term rental guests even though the same statute prevents Mosinee from banning rentals of seven days or longer.

Key details: Overnight Ban: 2am-6am. Ban Until: April 1. Code Chapter: Ch. 78 Art. III. Alternate Side: Even/odd date. State Authority: Wis. Stat. 66.1014.

Overnight parking citations are issued by the Mosinee Police Department under Chapter 78, Article III of the Code of Ordinances. Vehicles parked on city streets during a declared snow emergency or in violation of the 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. seasonal overnight rule are subject to ticketing and towing at the vehicle owner's expense. A pattern of parking complaints tied to a tourist rooming house may be reviewed by the Marathon County Health Department at annual TRH license renewal and reported to DATCP. Wis. Stat. 66.1014(2)(b) does not shield STR guests from these enforcement actions.

Compared to other cities, Mosinee takes a harder line on parking rules. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

Noise Rules

Short-term rentals in Mosinee operate under the framework set by Wis. Stat. 66.1014 and must comply with Mosinee's general public nuisance rules in Chapter 54, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances. Wis. Stat. 66.1014(2)(b) preserves municipal authority to enforce noise, health, safety and welfare ordinances against residential rentals, even though it bars an outright ban on rentals of seven consecutive days or longer. Marathon County Health Department issues the tourist rooming house license required by Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 72 and Wis. Stat. 97.605 for any rental operating more than 10 nights per year.

Key details: Code Chapter: Ch. 54 Art. VI. State Authority: Wis. Stat. 66.1014. License Issuer: Marathon County Health. License Trigger: >10 nights/year. State Code: Wis. Admin. ATCP 72.

A noise nuisance generated by a short-term rental is enforceable as a public nuisance under Mosinee Code Chapter 54, Article VI. Citations are typically issued by the Mosinee Police Department, with forfeitures and bond schedule set under the general penalty provisions of Chapter 1 of the Code of Ordinances. Repeated nuisance complaints can be reported by the Marathon County Health Department to DATCP and may lead to non-renewal of the operator's Tourist Rooming House license under Wis. Stat. 97.605 and ATCP 72. Wis. Stat. 66.1014(2)(b) does not protect an STR operator from these enforcement actions because it preserves local authority to enforce neighborhood-impact ordinances.

Taxes & Fees

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

Key details: State Room Tax: 5%. Local Tax: 6 to 8% typical. Platforms: Auto-collect in many areas. State Law: WI Stat. §77.98.

Non-remittance: penalties + interest per WI Dept. of Revenue. Tax evasion: misdemeanor charges.

The Bottom Line

Mosinee's short-term rentals rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Mosinee is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Mosinee's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.