Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay allows short-term rentals, defined as stays of fewer than 28 consecutive days, but it requires a multi-layer permit process. Operators must hold a City of Green Bay Short-Term Rental Permit (STRP) under Municipal Code Sec. 44-1580(j) before advertising or hosting. The permit is non-transferable and issued per property. The initial fee is $500. Annual renewal costs $250 when filed between April 1 and June 30, or $500 if late, and the permit year runs July 1 to June 30. Before the city permit, hosts need a Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House license, a state Sales and Use Tax permit through the City Treasurer, and a Brown County Health Department inspection, about $492 initially and $350 on renewal. Lodging is subject to a 10% room tax plus Wisconsin sales tax. There is no annual night cap, and neither owner occupancy nor primary residence is required for a standard STRP. Owner-present home-sharing in a primary residence is exempt from the STRP, but the health inspection still applies. Rentals of 28 consecutive days or longer are exempt. Permitted zoning districts are set within Sec. 44-1580(j). On March 3, 2026, the Common Council unanimously adopted amendments that require posted house rules covering parking, noise and a local contact, a public online map of permitted rentals, and applicant disclosure of primary-residence status and marketed guest counts. They also add a structured enforcement process, with a correction meeting before suspension or revocation, a 12 month wait to reapply after revocation, and fees such as $75 for a missing placard. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Confirm current requirements with the city before buying.