Wisconsin Statute 66.0104 limits how cities can require rental property registration and inspection. Programs must target districts with documented blight or code issues, and inspection fees are capped between roughly $75 and $150 depending on inspection type.
Under Wis. Stat. 66.0104, Wisconsin municipalities cannot impose blanket rental registration or inspection programs. Inspection programs are allowed only in designated districts where evidence of blight, high rates of code violations, or declining property values exists. State law caps inspection fees, generally at about $75 for an initial inspection and $150 for follow-up inspections, and limits how often a property may be inspected absent cause. Cities cannot require landlords to obtain information beyond what state law permits, cannot impose extra security deposit rules, and cannot regulate communication with tenants beyond state and federal mandates. Properly licensed and recently inspected properties qualify for exemptions from re-inspection.
Ordinances exceeding the statutory caps or applying outside qualifying districts are preempted. Landlords may challenge improper fees or registration mandates and recover overcharges in court.
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Racine, WI
Racine regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Racine, WI
Racine considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Racine, WI
Racine enforces quiet hours in this Lake Michigan manufacturing city (pop. 78,000). Home to SC Johnson headquarters, the city manages noise from industry, th...
Racine, WI
Racine manages parking in the downtown core and near the lakefront festival grounds. Winter alternate-side parking enables snow plowing. Harbor area has seas...
Racine, WI
Racine restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Racine, WI
Racine requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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