On Friday afternoon, city of Madison building inspection staff ordered the immediate evacuation of a 12-story building at 131 West Wilson Street. The building, which houses a restaurant and commercial office space, remains vacant as the property’s owners work to address structural concerns raised by city staff. For more, our Producer Jonah Chester spoke with […]
City Moves Closer to Increasing Regulations on Short-term Rental Units...
During its meeting Monday night, the City of Madison’s plan commission advanced an ordinance that would impose stricter regulations on short-term tourist rentals like Airbnb operations. The City first created regulations for these operations in 2013 to prevent out-of-town owners from turning Madison’s affordable housing stock into “party houses.” But, City of Madison Zoning Administrator […]
Airbnb Pushes Back on Short-Term Rentals Ordinance
Last week, the City of Madison Plan Commission held its first public hearing about an ordinance that would impose stricter regulations on short-term tourist rentals like Airbnb operations. The ordinance is meant to address concerns from residents who live near so-called “party houses” that don’t comply with the City’s current regulations. Fred Van Riet owns […]
Madison Considers Stricter Tourist Rental Laws
During its full meeting last night, the City of Madison’s common council advanced an ordinance that would impose stricter regulations on short-term tourist rentals like Airbnb operations. The city currently requires that short-term rentals must also be the operator’s primary residence, and prohibits them from renting the house when they are absent for more than […]
