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Discover a summer packed with the best can't-miss events, breweries, trails, and more fun while visiting the Stevens Point Area. Check out the best…
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Discover a summer packed with the best can't-miss events, breweries, trails, and more fun while visiting the Stevens Point Area. Check out the best…
Take advantage of the summer months in Wisconsin by taking a hike on any one of the picturesque…
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What makes a great meal even better? Dining al fresco! Enjoy dining on and off the water with the best patios in the Stevens Point Area. Visit them…
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The 43rd annual U.S. Senior Open Championship will be in Wisconsin for the first time at SentryWorld Golf Course. Between match play on and off the…
Summertime in Wisconsin is magical. Cruising the lakes and rivers, dining al-fresco, green…
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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.
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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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.
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.
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 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.
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: