Rock County sets no countywide occupancy cap for short-term rentals. Limits come from state tourist rooming house rules (ATCP 72) and local zoning. Tourist rooming houses are defined as lodging with four or fewer keyed units.
No countywide occupancy number applies in Rock County. Wisconsin defines a tourist rooming house as a lodging place with four or fewer individually keyed units, or a one- or two-family dwelling rented short-term. Practical occupancy is shaped by state health and safety standards in Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 72 (updated January 2026) and by any local zoning conditions. Cities such as Janesville and Beloit, and unincorporated towns zoned by the county under Wis. Stat. 59.69, may attach occupancy conditions through licensing or conditional-use approval. Confirm specifics with your municipality or Rock County Planning & Zoning.
Exceeding occupancy conditions set by a local license or conditional-use permit can lead to municipal citations and license revocation; ATCP 72 violations bring DATCP enforcement.
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Milton, WI
Milton regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. WI Stat. §947.01 applies.
Milton, WI
Milton considers excessive barking a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints. WI Stat. §174 covers dog regulation statewide.
Milton, WI
Milton enforces quiet hours in this small city (pop. 6,000) between Janesville and Fort Atkinson. Rural-suburban character and agricultural surroundings defi...
Milton, WI
Milton manages parking along its small commercial area and residential streets. Winter alternate-side parking rules enable snow plowing operations.
Milton, WI
Milton restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Weight, size, and signage limits apply. Overnight heavy truck storage prohibited.
Milton, WI
Milton requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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