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Wisconsin Application fees & screening

Last reviewed 2026-10-31

How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in Wisconsin?

A landlord may charge only its actual cost, up to $25, for a consumer credit report, and not at all if the applicant supplies a recent report.

Verified Source: Wis. Stat. § 704.085(1); Wis. Admin. Code ATCP 134.05(4) · last checked 2026-10-31

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