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Short-term rental rules in Ephraim, WI
How Ephraim regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR license required with floor/site-plan submission and inspection
- annual village registration process (Jan 1-Dec 31 term)
- no cap on number of STR licenses
- no owner-occupancy requirement (non-owner Designated Agent permitted)
Based on: Ephraim Code of Ordinances §12.08 (Ord. No. 04-2022, adopted 2022-08-09, first implemented 2023-01-01)
Summary of the rule
No Owner shall allow property under their ownership or control to be used as an STR without obtaining and maintaining a license under this ordinance.
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Last reviewed Sep 20, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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