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Guide to Short Term Rentals

Thinking about renting out your home? This guide walks you through the entire process of setting up your property as a short term rental for visitors to stay in Portage County, Wisconsin. From obtaining permits to listing the property, we have all the details here. Check out our Complete Guide to Short Term Rentals for the step-by-step process.

Looking to rent your property only for the U.S. Senior Open Championship, hosted by SentryWorld, from June 29-July 2, 2023? We have you covered! Take a look at the Guide to Short Term Rentals for the 2023 U.S. Senior Open for special steps to take related to short term rentals.

Need some more information before starting this process? Here are some Things to Know Before You List your short term rental property that will help answer initial questions. 

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Complete Guide to Short Term Rentals
Guide to Short Term Rentals for 2023 US Senior Open
Things to Know Before You List Your Property
FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions + Terms
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO SHORT TERM RENTALS

Don't know where to start with short term rentals? Here is the step-by-step process for setting up a short term rental in Portage County. 

Find the step-by-step process to setting up a short term rental in Portage County.

 

 
2023 U.S. SENIOR OPEN: GUIDE TO SHORT TERM RENTALS

Looking to rent your property only during the 2023 U.S. Senior Open Championship? Check out this guide for a special short term rental process.

Find out what steps you need to take to set up a short term rental in Portage County for the U.S. Senior Open Championship 2023

Things to Know Before Listing Your Property

Thinking about renting your home as a short term rental property? We've got you covered with things to consider, from smoke detectors to sleeping areas, in our guide to things to know before getting started. View More

FAQ

Here's a list of frequently asked questions and terminology related to short term rentals!

What is a Short Term Rental?

A Short Term Rental is defined as any building or structure used as a home or sleeping place that is offered for rent or a fee and for fewer than 30 days. 

What is a Tourist Rooming House?

A Tourist Rooming House (TRH) refers to any lodging place (homes, cabins, cottages, etc.) other than hotels and motels that include sleeping arrangements and are offered for pay to area visitors.

What is a Transient?

"Transient," or "tourist" refers to anyone who travels to a location other than their permanent address for a brief time for a variety of reasons such as vacation, pleasure, recreation, culture, business, or employment.

What is a Lodging Marketplace?

A Lodging Marketplace is a third-party business or organization that helps property owners list and advertise their property for short term rentals. The lodging marketplace collects state and county taxes on behalf of the property owner and sends those funds to the appropriate tax authority.

Common examples of lodging marketplaces are Airbnb.com, Vrbo.com, and Booking.com.

How does operating a Short Term Rental affect my taxes?

Lodging marketplaces  collect state and county taxes on behalf of the property owner and send those funds to the proper tax authority. 

If you live in the following the City of Stevens Point, the Village of Plover, or the Town of Plover, additional room taxes are applied. Contact your municipality for more information on room taxes. 

Who should I contact if I have questions? 

For questions about specific local municipality requirements:

For questions related to Portage County licensing requirements:

For questions about Portage County zoning requirements:

For questions related to State Seller's Permits:

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