Hudson, WI · St. Croix County
Short-Term Home Rental License Application
Hudson property owners use this application to request a license for a short-term home rental and submit property, safety, parking, and contact details to the City.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects owner and property information, rental plans, and checklist items such as site and floor plans, proof of insurance, and inspection arrangements. It also includes an owner affidavit stating that adjacent property owners know about the application and that specified code requirements have been met. Hudson requires a license for a property used as a short-term home rental for more than 10 nights per year; the form says new applications considered after October 15, 2025, require at least 183 days of owner occupancy.
Who needs it
A Hudson property owner seeking a short-term home rental license must complete the application and provide the requested supporting materials and signed affidavits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Hudson’s Short-Term Home Rental License Application and review its checklist and affidavit.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter owner, property, rental, and contact details, and gather the listed supporting materials. Leave the affidavit unsigned until notarization.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and have acceptable identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm to the owner affidavit in the online notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, and required supporting materials to the City of Hudson.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hudson. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the owner affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application, but wait to sign the owner affidavit until your video appointment. A commissioned online notary will witness your signature and administer the oath or affirmation.
- Do I need to submit anything besides the application?
- The checklist requests items including a site plan, floor plan, proof of insurance, and signed owner-occupancy and neighborhood-notification affidavits. Review the form and confirm submission requirements with the City.
- Can I use online notarization for this Hudson form?
- Wisconsin law, Wis. Stat. §140.145, authorizes remote online notarization by Wisconsin notaries, and §140.11 recognizes certain acts by authorized officers of another state. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it accepts a remotely notarized affidavit.
- When does Hudson require a short-term rental license?
- The form says a property may not be used as a short-term home rental for more than 10 nights each year unless the City grants a license.