Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 72 Hotels, Motels and Tourist Rooming Houses, comprehensive update effective Jan 25, 2026; annual DATCP license (license year Jul 1-Jun 30). Enforced by DATCP Division of Food and Recreational Safety (licensing and inspection) and agent local health departments under s. 97.615(2), Stats., which may set their own license fees. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.
DATCP hotel page: updated ATCP 72 took effect Jan 25, 2026; hotels have five or more rooms; annual fees run $350-$950 by room count, plus a one-time pre-inspection fee; licenses run Jul 1-Jun 30. The page lists a possible 5% fee increase on Apr 1, 2028. ATCP 72 text itself returned 503.
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In force since Jan 25, 2026 (DATCP page re-read Oct 24, 2026); licenses expire each Jun 30 (next Jun 30, 2027)
Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 72 Hotels, Motels and Tourist Rooming Houses, comprehensive update effective Jan 25, 2026; annual DATCP license (license year Jul 1-Jun 30). DATCP hotel page: updated ATCP 72 took effect Jan 25, 2026; hotels have five or more rooms; annual fees run $350-$950 by room count, plus a one-time pre-inspection fee; licenses run Jul 1-Jun 30. The page lists a possible 5% fee increase on Apr 1, 2028. ATCP 72 text itself returned 503.
DATCP Division of Food and Recreational Safety (licensing and inspection) and agent local health departments under s. 97.615(2), Stats., which may set their own license fees.
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