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The City of Racine regulates short-term rentals as Tourist Rooming Houses, requiring a state license from DATCP and a local city business license, while adhering to Wisconsin state-level protections for rentals of 7-28 days.
To host a short-term rental in Racine, you must obtain a state license from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and register for a local license with the City Clerk. You are also required to collect and remit an 8% room tax and ensure your property meets specific fire and health safety standards. Under Wisconsin law, the city cannot ban rentals that are between 7 and 28 days, but they can limit total annual rental days to 180 if the property is not your primary residence.
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