Milwaukee requires Tourist Rooming House licensees to carry liability insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence naming the City as additional insured on the application.
Short-term rental hosts in Milwaukee must provide a Certificate of Insurance showing commercial general liability coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence when applying for a Tourist Rooming House License. Platform-provided host protection insurance from Airbnb or Vrbo can satisfy this requirement if it meets the limits and lists the City of Milwaukee as an additional insured or protected party. Hosts must also maintain coverage for the dwelling itself that explicitly permits commercial rental use — standard homeowners policies typically exclude regular paid rental activity.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Milwaukee code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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