Mequon clarifies short-term rental rules; owners must get permits for stays under 30 days
Staff reiterated that short-term rentals are defined as stays under 30 days and must be permitted; the lodging tax would apply to short-term rentals while long-term rentals (30+ days) would not be subject to the tax.
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Alderman Bach asked staff to clarify how short-term rentals are defined and how the city detects unpermitted listings. Director Kim Tolleson said the city’s ordinance defines a short-term rental as "anything less than 30 days" and that operators must obtain a city permit, which includes occupancy and fire-safety review.
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