Property Maintenance in Milwaukee County, WI (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Milwaukee County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Milwaukee County does not enforce maintenance of privately owned vacant lots. Weed cutting, debris removal, and securing empty parcels are handled by each city or village under Wisconsin municipal law, not by the county.

Milwaukee County Vacant Lot Upkeep Is Municipal

Some Restrictions

Wis. Stat. § 66.0407(3)

A person owning, occupying or controlling land shall destroy all noxious weeds on the land. The person having immediate charge of any public lands shall destroy all noxious weeds on the lands.

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Property Maintenance by City in Milwaukee County

3 cities in Milwaukee County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

MilwaukeePop. 577,222

3 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

West AllisPop. 60,325

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

WauwatosaPop. 48,387

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

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