In Person Absentee Voting: You may request and vote an absentee ballot at the town hall located at 6355 County Road Z, West Bend, WI 53095, during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person for the Spring Election to be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025. March 18, 25                                        1 PM – 5 PMMarch 19, 26                                        3 PM – 7 PMMarch 20, 27, 28                                 10 AM – Noon & 1 PM – 5 PMMarch 29   8 AM – NoonOr by appointment  Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk.  A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen who: will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day. has resided in the ward or municipality where they wish to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered to vote to receive an absentee ballot.  Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.  Please call with any questions.262-338-3417

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Short-Term Rental Notice

The Town of West Bend has received multiple inquiries regarding residential homes being rented out on sites such as Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway.  Based upon these inquires, the Town of West Bend decided to issue this abbreviated reminder on short-term rental requirements.

If a resident is renting their home out as a “Short-Term Rental”, please be aware that in 2017 the state legislature passed a law allowing for short-term rentals of single-family homes under Chapter 66.0615, providing a Wisconsin State Tourist Rooming House License has been secured by the property owner.  The law further establishes requirements for short-term rentals by which local governments may regulate such uses.

In accordance with local government authority, the Town of West Bend passed Ordinance 2019-01 which requires a Short-Term Rental License, along with a valid State of Wisconsin Tourist Rooming House License.  Ordinance 2019-01 further requires residential dwellings are not allowed to rent for less than 7 consecutive days and not to exceed 29 consecutive days.  Recreational vehicles, campers, tents, boats, or other temporary lodging arrangements are not permitted to increase accommodations for paying guest.  Guests and property owners are further subject to the Town of West Bend applicable noise and nuisance regulations where violations and penalties will be applied to both, per occurrence.

If you should have questions regarding the short-term rentals in the Town of West Bend, please contact Town Clerk Julie Ihlenfeld at 262-388-3417.