Occupancy Limits: Fitchburg vs Sun Prairie
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Fitchburg, WI and Sun Prairie, WI?
Fitchburg and Sun Prairie have similar restriction levels.
Fitchburg, WI
Dane County
Madison MGO §28.151 caps tourist rooming house occupancy at 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional guests. Wis. Stat. §66.1014 preempts outright STR bans but allows reasonable occupancy limits. Dane County unincorporated areas apply Ch. 10 standards.
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Dane County
Madison MGO §28.151 caps tourist rooming house occupancy at 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional guests. Wis. Stat. §66.1014 preempts outright STR bans but allows reasonable occupancy limits. Dane County unincorporated areas apply Ch. 10 standards.
View full Sun Prairie rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fitchburg | Sun Prairie |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Formula | 2/bedroom + 2 | 2/bedroom + 2 |
| Madison Cap | Typically 8 guests | Typically 8 guests |
| State Preemption | Wis. Stat. §66.1014 | Wis. Stat. §66.1014 |
| State License | ATCP 72 tourist rooming | ATCP 72 tourist rooming |
| Room Tax | ~10% Madison + 5% state | ~10% Madison + 5% state |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fitchburg FAQ
Can Madison ban Airbnbs entirely?
No. Wis. Stat. §66.1014 preempts outright bans of rentals 6 nights or shorter. Madison may require licenses, cap occupancy, and impose taxes.
How many guests can stay in a 3-bedroom Madison STR?
Under MGO §28.151, maximum is 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional, so 8 guests total in a 3-bedroom unit, subject to the overall cap.
Sun Prairie FAQ
Can Madison ban Airbnbs entirely?
No. Wis. Stat. §66.1014 preempts outright bans of rentals 6 nights or shorter. Madison may require licenses, cap occupancy, and impose taxes.
How many guests can stay in a 3-bedroom Madison STR?
Under MGO §28.151, maximum is 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional, so 8 guests total in a 3-bedroom unit, subject to the overall cap.
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