4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Brown County, Wisconsin.
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Wis. Stat. §66.1014 preempts local STR bans for stays of 7 consecutive days or more. Hosts renting more than 10 nights per year must hold a state Tourist Rooming House license from DATCP. Brown County does not operate a county-wide STR permit; municipal rules vary.
Wis. Stat. § 66.1014
66.1014 66.1014 Limits on residential dwelling rental prohibited. 66.1014(1) (1) In this section: 66.1014(1)(a) (a) "Political subdivision" means any city, village, town, or county. 66.1014(1)(b) (b) "Residential dwelling" means any building, structure, or part of the building or structure, that is used or intended to be used as a home, residence, or sleeping place by one person or by 2 or more...
Brown County imposes a 10% room tax on short-term rentals under authority of Wis. Stat. §66.0615. Operators must obtain a Tourist Rooming House (TRH) license from Brown County Public Health and remit room tax to the county Corporate Trust Coordinator.
Brown County Public Health, Tourist Rooming House Application (Fees Due)
Fees Due: If the property has had a TRH license with Brown County in the past (even with a previous owner) - $455.00 ($350 license plus 30% pre-inspection fee). If the property has never had a TRH license with Brown County - $490.00 ($350 license plus 40% pre-inspection fee). Annual License Fee (for renewals) - $350.00. THIS LICENSE IS NOT TRANSFERABLE - A $500.00 penalty will be added to all e...
Brown County has no county-wide STR parking rule. Parking standards are set by the underlying town's zoning ordinance (or county zoning where the town opted in under Wis. Stat. Ch. 91). Most towns require off-street parking and prohibit blocking roadways or fire lanes.
Brown County does not publish a county-wide STR occupancy cap. Maximum guest counts are governed by the property's state Tourist Rooming House license under Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 72, set during the Brown County Public Health pre-inspection.
Brown County Public Health, Tourist Rooming House Checklist (Sleeping Rooms)
Sleeping Rooms - Must be maintained in clean and sanitary condition, and free of insect infestations. Linens must be washed in between each guest stay and at least once a week. Sheets must have a 12-inch fold back. Every mattress must be protected with a mattress pad of appropriate size and fit. Bunkbeds - Top bunk's guardrail must extend 5 inches or more above the top of the mattress. Must hav...
3 cities in Brown County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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