Night Caps: Milwaukee vs West Allis
How do night caps rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and West Allis, WI?
Milwaukee and West Allis have similar restriction levels.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County
Wisconsin Statute 66.1014 caps municipal night restrictions at a minimum 7-consecutive-night stay standard. Milwaukee cannot impose annual rental day caps on licensed STRs under state preemption.
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Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County imposes no annual limit on rental nights. State law lets a municipality cap only rentals of 6 to 30 days, and only at no fewer than 180 days a year; rentals of 7 or more consecutive days cannot be banned.
View full West Allis rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Milwaukee | West Allis |
|---|---|---|
| State Preemption | Wis. Stat. 66.1014 | - |
| Minimum State Cap | 180 days per year | - |
| City Cap | None beyond state | - |
| License Type | Tourist Rooming House | - |
| County Night Cap | - | None imposed |
| State Cap Floor | - | No fewer than 180 days/365 |
| Applies To | - | Rentals of 6 to 30 days |
| 7+ Day Rentals | - | Cannot be capped or banned |
| Authority | - | Wis. Stat. 66.1014(2)(d)1 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Milwaukee FAQ
West Allis FAQ
Is there a limit on rental nights in Milwaukee County?
Not from the county. Wisconsin lets a municipality cap only rentals of 6 to 30 days, at no fewer than 180 days a year. Rentals of 7 consecutive days or longer cannot be capped, so many properties face no limit.
Can a city limit how many days I rent short-term?
Only narrowly. For stays of 6 to 30 consecutive days, a municipality may cap rental days at no fewer than 180 per year. It cannot dictate which months apply.
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