Host Presence Rule: Fitchburg vs Madison
How do host presence rule rules compare between Fitchburg, WI and Madison, WI?
Fitchburg, WI
Dane County
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Madison, WI
Dane County
Madison Sec. 28.131 requires that tourist rooming houses be located within an owner-occupied dwelling unless the operator obtains a separate conditional use permit. Hosts generally must reside on the property as their primary residence to qualify for routine STR registration.
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| Fact | Fitchburg | Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Code section | - | MGO Sec. 28.131 |
| Owner-occupancy | - | Required by default |
| Non-occupant path | - | Conditional use permit |
| State authority | - | Wis. Act 59 (2017) |
| Annual registration | - | City Clerk + DATCP |
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Fitchburg FAQ
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Madison FAQ
Can I run an Airbnb if I do not live there?
Only with a conditional use permit approved by the Madison Plan Commission. Routine STR registration assumes the operator occupies the dwelling as a primary residence.
Did Wisconsin Act 59 override Madison's host rules?
No. Act 59 stops outright bans of rentals six nights or longer but expressly preserves local registration, occupancy, and zoning standards like Sec. 28.131.
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