Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Menasha, WI

Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons. Owners must provide one off-street parking space for every three occupants and maintain a guest and vehicle registry available for city inspection. Rentals are subject to the Municipal Hotel and Motel Room Tax, and the permit must be posted inside the unit near the front door.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Menasha. 1. Submit a revocable transient rental permit application on city-furnished forms along with the fee established by the Common Council. 2. Pass a mandatory inspection by the building official to ensure compliance with the City Housing Code (Section 15-5) and state health standards (DHS 195). 3. Renew the permit annually; failure to renew within 10 days of the permit's expiration triggers a presumption of discontinued use.

1. Submit a revocable transient rental permit application on city-furnished forms along with the fee established by the Common Council. 2. Pass a mandatory inspection by the building official to ensure compliance with the City Housing Code (Section 15-5) and state health standards (DHS 195). 3. Renew the permit annually; failure to renew within 10 days of the permit's expiration triggers a presumption of discontinued use.