10 Reasons you Need to Visit the Stevens Point Area this Winter
Winter in Wisconsin is coming, so gear up with ideas to make the most of the season! From seasonal sips to breathtaking scenic views, bundle up and…
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Winter in Wisconsin is coming, so gear up with ideas to make the most of the season! From seasonal sips to breathtaking scenic views, bundle up and…
Get out and get some fresh air by taking a winter hike in the Stevens Point Area. We've gathered all…
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Find things to do this winter in the Stevens Point Area with our guide to the season! From outdoor fun to tasty seasonal sips and everything in…
Winter in Wisconsin is coming, so gear up with ideas to make the most of the season! From seasonal…
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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 a municipality that collects room taxes, including but not limited to 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.
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: