Wisconsin Crime Victim Compensation Program
Wisconsin covers crime scene cleanup and biohazard remediation for qualifying violent crimes.
Victims of violent crime and family members of homicide victims. Wisconsin has one of the stronger programs in the Midwest at $40K maximum.
Verify before applying: Program details including coverage limits, phone numbers, and application procedures change periodically. Confirm all information directly with Wisconsin Department of Justice before submitting a claim. This page was last reviewed March 2026.
Before filing a compensation claim in Wisconsin, it helps to have a realistic cost estimate in hand — both for the application itself and for any insurance claim you may file simultaneously. Our free biohazard cleanup cost calculator lets you estimate cleanup costs in under 60 seconds, see what your insurance will likely cover, and download a formatted worksheet you can attach to your compensation application.
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