Village officials in Ashwaubenon are upset short-term rentals are now legal in Wisconsin.
The change in state law was inserted into the state budget last week. The change supersedes an ordinance the village adopted a year ago that limited short-term rentals to only 22 properties in the immediate vicinity of Lambeau Field. Owners of those properties also were required to get a permit from the village.
Village officials were concerned that rental homes would spread in response to demand for short-term housing for Packers games -- and that would change the village's character.
The budget change made such efforts illegal. Gov. Scott Walker signed the budget Thursday.
Village officials this week adopted a quickly-written short-term rental license system to maintain some control.
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