City of Lake Geneva, WI Short-Term Rentals

Lake Geneva City Council Votes to Approve License Fee Increase from $683 to $1,300 per year at rushed special meeting 12/22/25

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Articles from Alderman Joel Hoiland About Lake Geneva STR's

Joel Hoiland is a retired business executive and has been a Lake Geneva Alderman since April 2024. He has also served on the Plan Commission for several years and chaired the Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee in 2024, which led the effort to rewrite the city’s STR ordinance. An avid traveler, he and his wife and family have stayed in short-term rentals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Short-Term Rentals: A Better Path Forward

A Guide to Understanding Lake Geneva’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance: Sec. 98-206(8)(y)

Visitor Lodging in Lake Geneva: Zoning, Demand, and the City's Future

Living with Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

The Future of STRs

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