Wisconsin rent increase rules

28 days rent-increase notice.

Wisconsin has no rent control (preempted statewide). Month-to-month increases require 28 days' notice.

What this means for you: Rent can rise by any amount at renewal.

Your next step: Confirm 28 days' notice for a month-to-month change.

Source: Wis. Stat. § 704.19. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

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Rent increase in nearby states: Minnesota (30 days rent-increase notice) · Iowa (30 days rent-increase notice) · Illinois (30 days rent-increase notice) · Michigan (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026