Milwaukee STR occupancy follows the state rooming house cap of two guests per bedroom plus two, and overall building occupancy limits set by the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code.
Tourist Rooming Houses in Milwaukee are capped by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection rules and the City licensing code. The standard occupancy formula is two adults per bedroom plus two additional guests, with children under 12 not counted. A two-bedroom STR may host six adult guests. Overall occupancy cannot exceed the square footage standard in the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, which requires 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet for each additional occupant per sleeping room.
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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