Taxes & Fees: Milwaukee vs West Allis
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and West Allis, WI?
Milwaukee and West Allis 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 →West Allis, WI
Milwaukee County
West Allis STR operators must collect Wisconsin 5% state sales tax, Milwaukee County 0.9% tax (eff. Jan 1, 2024), and applicable room taxes under Wis. Stat. §66.0615.
View full West Allis rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Milwaukee | West Allis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 room tax |
| State License | - | DATCP TRH $110/year + $300 one-time inspection |
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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.
West Allis FAQ
What taxes do I owe on short-term rental income in West Allis?
West Allis STR operators must collect Wisconsin 5% state sales tax, Milwaukee County 0.9% tax (eff. Jan 1, 2024), and applicable room taxes under Wis. Stat. §66.0615.
How much is the short-term rental license fee in West Allis?
State Sales Tax: 5%. County Tax: 0.9% (eff. Jan 1, 2024). Room Tax: Wis. Stat. §66.0615 municipal room tax. State License: DATCP TRH $110/year + $300 one-time inspection.
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