Short-term rentals in Wisconsin local government
What Wisconsin city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
47 Wisconsin meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Wisconsin with the most short-term rentals activity
- Dane, WI (8)
- Verona, WI (7)
- Twin Lakes, WI (5)
- Plover, WI (4)
- Ashland County, WI (3)
- Eau Claire, WI (3)
- Green County, WI (2)
- Cedarburg, WI (2)
- Price County, WI (2)
- Monona, WI (2)
- Pewaukee, WI (1)
- Milwaukee, WI (1)
Latest matching meetings
Green County to hold public hearings on data center moratorium and short-term rentals
The Land Use & Zoning Committee will conduct public hearings to discuss a 12-month moratorium on data centers and new regulations for short-term rentals. The body will also consider a rezoning request for an online implement sales business in the Town of Monroe.
Council to consider second reading of Sanitary Sewer Ordinance (Ordinance 06-04)
The Pewaukee Common Council will discuss a short‑term rental licensing proposal, a requested easement for Midwest Fiber at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, and a certified survey map for T&M Waukesha to combine two adjacent parcels on Bluemound Road. The council will also vote on the second reading of Ordinance 06‑04, the…
Committee to discuss TIF plan, short-term rental licenses, and Fire/EMS study
The Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss a range of items including the TIF #1 Project Plan, multiple short-term rental license applications, proposed edits to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance, and a Fire and EMS Study by Public Administration Associates. Other discussions include 2026 street resurfacing…
Committee to consider ordinance removing weed commissioner references and updating enforcement
The Public Safety & Welfare Committee will discuss and possibly recommend approval of several ordinance changes, including removing references to the Weed Commissioner and updating enforcement for noxious weeds and lawn maintenance. They will also consider reducing speed limits on Range Trail and Locust Drive…
Council to vote on School Resource Officer agreement with school district
The Verona Common Council will discuss and possibly act on a School Resource Officer Program Agreement with the Verona Area School District for 2026-2027, as well as several ordinances on speed limits and parking. Other action includes awarding contracts for citywide pavement surface treatment and considering…
Committee to consider short-term rental state legislative package
The committee will consider a substitute resolution amending the city's state legislative package on short-term rentals, along with several claims for damages and a lawsuit settlement. They may also convene in closed session to discuss litigation.
Council to vote on short-term rental rules, tax hike, and $180k land deal
The Common Council will hold public hearings on a comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment for Coventry Commons at 6800 N Port Washington Road. New business includes ordinances to restrict short-term rentals (minimum 7 days) and increase the rental tax from 7% to 8%, along with a $180,350 contract for land…
Plan Commission to consider short-term rental permit request
The Cedarburg Plan Commission will meet to discuss a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at a property on Center Street. The body will also review meeting minutes and discuss the annual certification of the Ethics Code.
Committee reviews Class A PM permit applications for Destination Dells
The Housing & Property Maintenance Committee will consider recommending the approval of Initial Class A PM permit applications to the Village Board. These applications are for three specific units managed by Destination Dells Property Management LLC.
Committee to review short-term rental and gravel pit permits in Town of Worcester
The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on several conditional use permits. The body will also review land divisions in the Town of Fifield and discuss the Land and Water Resource Management Plan.
Committee to decide on 12+ rezoning petitions and conditional use permits
The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will hold public hearings and make decisions on numerous rezoning petitions, conditional use permits, and a certified survey map. Key items include rezoning for a cooperative expansion, residential lot creation, commercial district changes, and short-term rental permits.
Council to consider development plan near WPS Drive and W. Broadway
The City Council will discuss a general development plan for a site near WPS Drive and W. Broadway. The body is also considering several parking ordinances and contracts for planning and fire protection studies.
Monona City Council to consider short-term rental regulations and parkland fee changes
The City Council will discuss amending ordinances regarding short-term rental regulations and parkland fees for affordable housing projects. The body will also consider contracts for street resurfacing and emergency management services.
Public hearing on rezoning 29.43 acres for a grain receiving facility
The Green County Land Use & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by BSE Ventures, LLC to change about 29.43 acres in section 4, Town of Clarno from Agricultural to Industrial district. The board will also discuss possible amendments to county codes on short‑term rentals and data center…
Committee to consider $100 short-term rental license fee
The Verona Finance Committee will discuss and possibly approve Resolution R-26-012, which adds a $100 annual fee for short-term rental licenses to the city fee schedule. They will also review the 2027 budget calendar, March 2026 revenue and expenditure reports, the city investment report, and approve minutes and bill…
Council to consider annexing 391 acres, Epic Systems agreement, and rezoning
The Common Council will discuss and possibly act on annexing approximately 391 acres, an annexation agreement with Epic Systems Corporation, rezoning 3 acres at 2514 Country View Road, and approving a final plat for five lots. Other items include fee schedule changes for short-term rentals, liquor license…
Committee revisits postponed rezoning for golf cart sales facility in Town of Burke
The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will hold public hearings on several zoning map amendments and conditional use permits, including a rezoning for a commercial golf cart sales facility in the Town of Burke that was postponed from February. Other items include a temporary concrete batch plant for DOT projects, an…
Plan Commission approves short‑term rental fee changes and moves zoning matrix forward
The Plover Plan Commission met on March 2, 2026 and approved Chapter A600, amending short‑term rental fees. The commission recommended that the Village Board take no action on the Empire Estates final plat (PIN 173230828-01.13). A public hearing was held on the Chapter 550 zoning ordinance amendment that updates the…
Plan Commission to vote on rezoning 800 Wall St to Rm‑3 residential district
The Elm Grove Plan Commission will consider several items, including adopting minutes from the January 5 and February 2 meetings. Commissioners will review a short‑term rental conditional use permit for Zaha Properties at 545 Elm Grove Rd Unit #2. They will also consider a revised Plan of Operation for Elm Grove…
Committee to consider short-term rental permits and land divisions
The Land Use and UW-Extension Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on special exception and conditional use permits for short-term rentals, as well as decisions on land division requests. The meeting will also include reports from the UW-Extension department.
Board will vote on several permits and policy items, including a power sports permit
The Twin Lakes Village Board will consider motions on a Stale‑Dated Checks & Unclaimed Funds Policy and several land‑use applications. Items include a short‑term rental request for 410 Lakeview Ave and conditional use permits for properties on Richmond Road and 517 N. Lake Ave. The board will also approve payment…
Plover Plan Commission to consider short-term rental fee increases
The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending short-term rental fees. The body will also consider a final plat for a new residential subdivision.
Board will consider rezoning Green Tree Farm subdivision to single‑family homes
The Village Board will discuss and vote on several items, including a rezoning request for the Green Tree Farm subdivision from Planned Development/Manufacturing to single‑family residential (R‑3). The board will also consider amendments to the short‑term rental ordinance, the 2026 water and wastewater utility…
Board to discuss possible approval of a Class A liquor license for Aman’s Beer & Wine
The Village Board will approve vouchers for payment totaling $3,121,101.80 and adopt the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes. Trustees will discuss and possibly act on a Class A liquor license application for Aman’s Beer and Wine, as well as short‑term rental applications for 801 Hickory Road and 509 Indian Point Road…
Rezoning Green Tree Farm Subdivision from PDD-M3 to R-3 on Pleasant Drive/CTH R
The Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider a rezoning request by Green Tree Construction Inc to change a 16.9‑acre parcel at Pleasant Drive and CTH R from Planned Development District‑Manufacturing/Business (PDD‑M3) to Single‑Family Residential (R‑3) for a 46‑lot subdivision. The commission will also…
Verona committee considers short-term rental licensing and parking changes
The Public Safety & Welfare Committee is discussing a new ordinance to regulate and license short-term rentals. The body is also reviewing parking amendments and a liquor license application for a beach volleyball facility.
Verona Council to consider short-term rental regulations and police contracts
The Common Council will discuss new ordinances for short-term rental licensing and zoning. The body is also reviewing police sergeant compensation, a police collective bargaining agreement, and an interim employment agreement for the Fire Chief.
Plan Commission to review site plan for 9,237‑sq‑ft retail at Liberty Business Park
The Plan Commission will consider a conditional use permit and site‑plan amendment for outdoor storage at 6880 County Highway M, a zoning text amendment for short‑term rentals, and a site‑plan review to allow about 9,237 sq ft of retail development at Liberty Business Park. The meeting also includes updates on the…
Plan Commission to review conditional use permits and lot splits
The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits for businesses and a short-term rental. The body will also discuss residential lot splits and a potential city code amendment regarding sidewalk signs.
Council to vote on two Class B liquor licenses and short‑term rental rules
The Prescott City Council will consider Resolution 62-25 to establish procedures for issuing two open Class B liquor licenses. It will also approve a short‑term rental license application and permitting procedure for 2026 under City Code 635-46. Additional agenda items include a review of the 2024 audit report, notice…
Village Board to consider short-term rental ordinance and commercial rezoning
The Village Board will vote on an ordinance regarding short-term rentals and a request to rezone a residential parcel to commercial. The board is also reviewing the 2026 budget and approving various permits and appointments.
Village considers raising election inspector wages to $12/$14 per hour
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a recommendation to increase Election Inspector pay to $12.00 per hour and Chief Inspector pay to $14.00 per hour, with an estimated additional cost of about $3,000. Other agenda items include changes to short‑term rental inspection rules, a start‑time amendment for the Main…
Committee to consider multiple zoning map amendments and conditional use permits
The Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will review petitions to rezone land for residential development, approve a final plat, and consider conditional use permits for businesses and mineral extraction.
Town Board to discuss $48,000 property revaluation contract
The Town Board will meet to discuss the need for property revaluation and a contract with Fair Market Assessments. The board will also address the establishment of a NOCCO commission and an operator's license application.
Committee to decide 12 rezones and weigh revoking a mining permit
The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will hold public hearings on 12 rezone petitions (12175-12186) and two conditional use permits (CUP 02668, CUP 02669). It will also discuss possible revocation of CUP 2582 for a non-metallic mineral extraction operation owned by K & D Stone LLC at 345 Center Road, Town of…
Consider amendments to short‑term rental and accommodations‑tax ordinances
The Ashland Committee of the Whole will discuss several proposals, including regulation of city parades, changes to short‑term rental and accommodations‑tax ordinances, a flat fee for paramedic intercept services, an amendment to the comprehensive fee schedule, a memorandum of understanding with the School District…
Committee to reconsider short-term rental permit for 6993 Applewood Drive
The Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will revisit a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 6993 Applewood Drive, postponed from the previous meeting due to opposition. Also on the agenda is a preliminary plat for the Sugar River Vista subdivision in the Town of Verona, with staff recommending conditional…
City Council to consider road projects and short-term rental ordinance
The Ashland City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and special assessments for road work. The body will also consider changes to short-term rental ordinances and a conditional use permit for a duplex.
Committee to consider ordinance changing conditional use permit review process
The Dane County Zoning & Land Regulation Committee will hold public hearings on zoning map amendments and conditional use permits, including a vehicle repair facility, a dumpster storage business, a short-term rental, and a temporary concrete batch plant. It will also consider an ordinance amendment (2024 OA-023) that…
Board to vote on noise variance fee schedule
The Appleton Board of Health will vote on a proposed Noise Variance Fee Schedule (Action Item 25-0178). The board will also receive a program report on short-term rental and health licensing, and the Health Department newsletter. Previous meeting minutes are up for approval.