There is no Milwaukee County short-term rental registry. Hosts register with the state through the DATCP tourist rooming house license and, if the local ordinance requires it, with their city, village, or town. Registration duties follow Wis. Stat. 66.1014.
Milwaukee County maintains no countywide registration system for short-term rentals. Registration in Wisconsin occurs at two levels. At the state level, a host operating more than 10 nights per year must be licensed as a tourist rooming house by DATCP, which defines it as any lodging place where sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to tourists or transients, including a one- or two-family dwelling, a condominium unit, or a place with four or fewer keyed units. At the municipal level, Wis. Stat. 66.1014 lets a city, village, or town require its own STR license through its health or licensing department. Paperwork and renewal cycles vary by municipality. Verify with both DATCP and your host municipality.
Failing to obtain or renew the DATCP license, or to register with a municipality that requires it, can lead to cease-operation orders, denial or revocation of the license, and fines under Wis. Stat. ch. 97 and the local ordinance.
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West Allis, WI
Animal noise in West Allis falls under the general noise ordinance §7.035 and the city's animal ordinances. Persistent barking disturbing neighbors is subjec...
West Allis, WI
West Allis regulates noise and vibration under Municipal Code §7.035. The West Allis Health Department is the primary enforcement agency; Police Department m...
West Allis, WI
West Allis regulates amplified music under the noise ordinance. Wisconsin State Fair Park events operate under separate state permits. Residential areas near...
West Allis, WI
RV and recreational vehicle parking in West Allis residential areas is governed by city zoning code. Generally one RV per lot is permitted with setback requi...
West Allis, WI
Large commercial vehicles are restricted in West Allis residential zones under city zoning code. Contact West Allis Code Enforcement for specific requirements.
West Allis, WI
West Allis requires vehicles parked on improved surfaces. Front lawn parking prohibited. Driveway modifications require permits.
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