Substandard Living Units and Bedrooms.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 257-9.3
in effect257-9.3. Substandard Living Units and Bedrooms.
1. No additional dwelling units (apartments) or bedrooms shall be created or maintained by rearranging room suites, by subdividing of rooms, or by alterations in any existing building or structure unless such dwelling units or bedrooms have been authorized by permit and comply with the regulations of this chapter and ch. 295.
2. Where in any building or structure a room or suite of rooms is not provided with a kitchen sink and running water, it shall be unlawful for any owner, tenant or lessee to cook or permit cooking in such room or suite of rooms, or to use or permit the use of any lavatory (wash basin) as a kitchen sink. Such rooms may be used for living and sleeping only.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-2/CH257.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/26/2026
