Green Bay, WI Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- Application fee
- Set by City Fee Schedule
- Room tax
- Register with City Treasurer
- Renewal
- STRP expires every July 1
- Max penalty
- Up to $500 per violation
Summary
Green Bay requires a short-term rental permit with an application fee, plus registration with the City Treasurer for Brown County room tax before advertising or renting a dwelling under 28 days.
a.Proof of registration with the City of Green Bay Treasurer regarding Brown County room tax requirements... 2.Application fee as provided in the City Fee Schedule... A STRP is valid for one year and shall expire on July 1 of the calendar year... 3.Renewal fee as provided in the City Fee Schedule.
Full Breakdown
Before advertising or renting a short-term rental (a dwelling let for under 28 days), the property owner or local representative must register with the City of Green Bay Treasurer for Brown County room tax and pay a City of Green Bay short-term rental permit (STRP) application fee set by the City Fee Schedule. The STRP runs on a calendar-year cycle: it expires every July 1 and must be renewed with a separate renewal fee, also set by the City Fee Schedule, plus proof of insurance and updated registrations. A permit not renewed before July 1 is treated as expired and must restart as a new initial application.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a valid STRP, or letting a lapsed permit go unrenewed past July 1, violates § 44-1580(i); violations carry penalties up to $500 per offense plus court costs and can trigger permit suspension or revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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