ELITE Lake Real Estate

Can you short-term rent in the Village of Twin Lakes?

Allowed with a Village license

Village license, 2 per bedroom plus 2.

Researched by ELITE Lake Real Estate from the town's published code and public records. Checked November 2026 · Next review February 2027.

The rules in plain English

  • A Village license is needed to rent more than 10 nights a year: $300 new, $150 to renew, and it expires every December 31.
  • Maximum occupancy is two per bedroom plus two, or the state license limit if lower.
  • Fire Department inspection and Police Department review before approval, plus a fire safety map on the back of the front door.
  • A local manager must be reachable 24 hours a day. Three or more legitimate police calls in 12 months can cost the license.
  • We found no minimum stay or Village room tax in the ordinance. You can't rent while the application is under review.
Shoreline
The Wisconsin side of Lake Mary and Lake Elizabeth
Confirm with
Village of Twin Lakes Clerk, 262-877-2858
Also worth knowing
Rental count not published

The full research, with sources

Short-term rental ordinance (Chapter 5.40, amended by Ordinance 2025-10-01)

A short-term rental is a residential dwelling offered for a fee for fewer than 29 consecutive days. Renting more than 10 nights a year needs a Village license. Occupancy follows state code by bedroom and is capped at two per bedroom plus two per house (two plus two with no separate bedroom), with one bathroom per four occupants. Traffic and parking can't exceed what is normal for the neighborhood, and the application needs a floor plan and parking plan. A local manager must be on call 24 hours a day and contact changes reported within 24 hours. The owner needs a state seller's permit unless all bookings go through a platform that collects the taxes. Penalties: $500 after one warning, and the license can be revoked after three or more legitimate police calls in 12 months.

Confirm with: Village of Twin Lakes Clerk

Sources: Village of Twin Lakes

Licensing steps and fees

Apply with a current state tourist rooming house license, an interior floor plan and fire safety map, a parking plan and a Police Department review form. New license $300, renewal $150, re-inspection $65. The Fire Department inspects; the Committee of the Whole and then the Village Board approve. Licenses expire December 31 and must be posted inside the main entrance with the fire safety map. The property can't be rented while the application is under review.

Confirm with: Village of Twin Lakes Clerk

Sources: Village of Twin Lakes, Village of Twin Lakes

Quick answers

Can you short-term rent a home in the Village of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin?

Allowed with a Village license. Village license, 2 per bedroom plus 2.

Who confirms short-term rental rules in the Village of Twin Lakes?

Village of Twin Lakes Clerk, 262-877-2858. Rules change and associations can be stricter than the town, so confirm before you buy.

Homes and communities in the Village of Twin Lakes

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Rental rules in other towns

General information from town ordinances and public records, not legal advice. Rules change, and associations can be stricter than the town. Confirm with the town and the association before you buy. "Not found" means we could not find it in the town's published code on the date checked.