Permit Requirements: Brookfield vs New Berlin
How do permit requirements rules compare between Brookfield, WI and New Berlin, WI?
Brookfield and New Berlin have similar restriction levels.
Brookfield, WI
Waukesha County
Brookfield regulates but cannot ban STRs under WI Act 59 (2017). DATCP tourist rooming house license may be required. WI Stat. §66.1014.
View full Brookfield rules →New Berlin, WI
Waukesha County
New Berlin regulates but cannot ban STRs under WI Act 59 (2017). DATCP tourist rooming house license may be required. WI Stat. §66.1014.
View full New Berlin rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Brookfield | New Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing | Check Brookfield rules | Check New Berlin rules |
| Bans | Prohibited by WI Act 59 | Prohibited by WI Act 59 |
| DATCP | Tourist rooming house license | Tourist rooming house license |
| State Law | WI Stat. §66.1014 | WI Stat. §66.1014 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Brookfield FAQ
Can my city ban STRs?
No. WI Act 59 prohibits cities from banning STRs outright. They can regulate with licensing and safety rules.
Do I need a DATCP license?
Tourist rooming house licensing through DATCP may be required in addition to city permits.
New Berlin FAQ
Can my city ban STRs?
No. WI Act 59 prohibits cities from banning STRs outright. They can regulate with licensing and safety rules.
Do I need a DATCP license?
Tourist rooming house licensing through DATCP may be required in addition to city permits.
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