West Allis, WI Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)
Key Facts
- Exempt
- Owner-occupied 1-3 family homes
- Out-of-state owners
- Must name a WI contact
- Deadline
- 30 days after conveyance
- Late filing
- Fee triples
- Penalty
- $100-$500 forfeiture
Summary
West Allis requires owners of non-owner-occupied residential parcels and all commercial property to register contact information with the city clerk; owner-occupied one-, two-, and three-family homes are exempt.
Property owner registration of residential and commercial properties is essential for the proper enforcement of the City's Building, Zoning, Fire and Health Codes... Exceptions. The following are exempt from registering as required under this section. Land parcels of owner-occupied one-, two-, and three-family residential classified properties where the ownership is recorded with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds. ... Residential or Commercial Property Owner: one (1) registration for each tax-key-numbered parcel classified as residential or commercial.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: ?).
Full Breakdown
WAMC § 6.13 requires every residential and commercial property owner in West Allis to file contact information with the city clerk so code-enforcement agencies can reach a responsible party. Owner-occupied one-, two-, and three-family homes recorded with the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds are exempt, which leaves rental, vacant-lot, and commercial parcels covered. Out-of-state owners must designate a Wisconsin-based registered contact for service of process. Registration is due within 30 days of any change of ownership, and late filing triples the fee. Property owners can appeal a compliance order to the Administrative Review Board within 20 days.
Violations & Fines
Failure to register, update contact information, or pay the required fee is a code violation punishable by a forfeiture of $100 to $500 plus prosecution costs under WAMC § 6.13.
Frequently Asked Questions
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