Taxes & Fees: Milwaukee vs Wauwatosa
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and Wauwatosa, WI?
Milwaukee and Wauwatosa have similar restriction levels.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County
STR hosts collect Wisconsin room tax (Wis. Stat. §66.0615), state sales tax, and Wisconsin Seller's Permit required. Milwaukee may levy an additional local room tax.
View full Milwaukee rules →Wauwatosa, WI
Milwaukee County
Wauwatosa STR operators collect Wisconsin 5% state sales tax, Milwaukee County 0.9% tax (eff. Jan 1, 2024), and applicable room taxes. Wisconsin room tax (Wis. Stat. §66.0615) applies in Wauwatosa.
View full Wauwatosa rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Milwaukee | Wauwatosa |
|---|---|---|
| State Room Tax | Wis. Stat. §66.0615 | - |
| Seller's Permit | WI Dept of Revenue required | - |
| Local Tax | Milwaukee may levy additional room tax | - |
| Sales Tax | 5.5% Wisconsin state rate | - |
| State Sales Tax | - | 5% |
| County Tax | - | 0.9% (eff. Jan 1, 2024) |
| Room Tax | - | Wis. Stat. §66.0615 — municipal may impose |
| State License | - | DATCP $110/year + $300 one-time inspection |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Milwaukee FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Milwaukee?
STR hosts collect Wisconsin room tax (Wis. Stat. §66.0615), state sales tax, and Wisconsin Seller's Permit required. Milwaukee may levy an additional local room tax.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Milwaukee?
State Room Tax: Wis. Stat. §66.0615. Seller's Permit: WI Dept of Revenue required. Local Tax: Milwaukee may levy additional room tax. Sales Tax: 5.5% Wisconsin state rate.
Wauwatosa FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in Wauwatosa?
Wauwatosa STR operators collect Wisconsin 5% state sales tax, Milwaukee County 0.9% tax (eff. Jan 1, 2024), and applicable room taxes. Wisconsin room tax (Wis. Stat. §66.0615) applies in Wauwatosa.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in Wauwatosa?
State Sales Tax: 5%. County Tax: 0.9% (eff. Jan 1, 2024). Room Tax: Wis. Stat. §66.0615 — municipal may impose. State License: DATCP $110/year + $300 one-time inspection.
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