Noise Rules: Neenah vs Oshkosh

Are Neenah STRs held to a stricter noise standard than other homes?

Not stricter, but they are explicitly bound. Section 26-661(2) of the Neenah Municipal Code makes compliance with the citywide noise ordinance in Section 11-146 a condition of every tourist housing permit, so guest noise violations expose the host to permit revocation under Section 26-663(1) on top of the standard noise citation.

What time must my Neenah Airbnb guests turn down music?

Section 11-146(6) of the Neenah Municipal Code restricts unreasonably loud amplifiers and PA systems near residential areas to before 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and before 11:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Section 11-146(5) separately prohibits any radio, TV or stereo plainly audible to neighbors that unreasonably disturbs single-family or multifamily dwellings, regardless of hour.

How loud can my Oshkosh short-term rental guests be at night?

Oshkosh Section 17-41 prohibits any unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary noise rather than setting a specific decibel limit. The Oshkosh Police Department evaluates complaints under a reasonable-person standard, considering time of day, duration and the residential character of the neighborhood. Hosts should require guests to keep amplified music and outdoor gatherings at low volume after typical evening hours to avoid complaints and possible referral of the tourist rooming house license for review.

Does Wisconsin's Right to Rent law block Oshkosh from enforcing noise rules?

No. Wisconsin Statute 66.1014 prevents Oshkosh from prohibiting residential rentals of seven or more consecutive days but expressly preserves the City's authority to enforce noise, parking and health-and-safety ordinances. Section 17-41 and Chapter 17-36 apply to short-term rentals exactly as they apply to long-term residences, and complaints can be referred to Inspection Services and the Winnebago County Health Department at license renewal.