Green Bay Advances Short-Term Rental Regulations
The Plan Commission in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has approved updates to the city's short-term rental ordinance. The proposal, which now moves to the City Council, aims to better regulate properties listed on platforms like Airbnb. The changes are intended to address community concerns regarding neighborhood disruption and local housing availability.
- The proposal moving to the City Council on March 3, 2026, would require short-term rental properties to post "house rules" that include parking regulations, noise limits, and contact information for a local representative. - A key component of the proposed update is the creation of a public online GIS map showing the locations of all permitted short-term rentals, along with the permit holder's contact information and the date the permit was issued. - The regulations also aim to create a more formal accountability process, establishing a "correction meeting" to address issues before a rental permit can be suspended or revoked. - Prior to these updates, Green Bay's Equal Rights Commission had discussed stricter measures in October 2025, such as a seven-day minimum stay and a 180-day annual rental cap, but a December 2025 City Council meeting indicated a move away from these restrictions. - The surge in interest in short-term rentals in Green Bay was significantly influenced by the 2025 NFL Draft, which was projected to have a $94 million economic impact on Wisconsin and attracted an estimated 362,588 attendees. - As of August 2024, there were 270 licensed short-term rentals operating in Green Bay. - Under the existing ordinance, a Short-Term Rental Permit (STRP) is required for properties rented for fewer than 28 consecutive days, with an initial fee of $500 and an annual renewal fee of $250. - The current rules mandate that all short-term rental operators designate a local representative who can be at the property within 30 minutes to respond to any issues.
