Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Germantown, WI

Short-term rentals are addressed as a temporary/conditional land use under the Village of Germantown zoning code (Sec. 17.07 and Sec. 17.13). Operators are subject to zoning review and any conditions attached to temporary-use or conditional-use approvals; additionally, statewide rules for tourist rooming houses (DATCP ch. ATCP 72) apply for lodging-type rentals.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Germantown. 1) Submit a temporary-use or conditional-use permit application to the Village Community Development office. 2) Application undergoes review and (if applicable) a Plan Commission public hearing and approval; obtain any required Village building/inspection permits. 3) If the rental qualifies as a tourist rooming house per state law, obtain a DATCP license.

1) Submit a temporary-use or conditional-use permit application to the Village Community Development office. 2) Application undergoes review and (if applicable) a Plan Commission public hearing and approval; obtain any required Village building/inspection permits. 3) If the rental qualifies as a tourist rooming house per state law, obtain a DATCP license.