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  1. Home

  2. Living & Visiting

    1. Bike Maps
    2. Block Party & Special Event Permits
    3. Citizen in Action
    4. Community Events
      1. West Allis Christmas Parade
      2. West Allis Independence Day Parade
    5. Do I Need a Permit
    6. Eat West Allis
    7. Elections & Voting
    8. Emergency Alerts
    9. Farmers Market
    10. Find My Alderperson
    11. History of West Allis
    12. How West Allis Got Its Name
    13. Immunization Clinics
    14. Library
    15. Little Free Libraries
    16. Neighborhood Associations
    17. Parking
    18. Parks, Playgrounds and Outdoor Recreation
      1. Fitness Court
      2. West Allis Dog Park
      3. Burnham Pointe Park
    19. Property Information
    20. Resident Guide
    21. Senior Center
    22. Sign up for Notifications
    23. Sponsorship Opportunities
    24. That's Why West Allis
    25. Trash & Recycling
    26. Volunteer Opportunities
      1. Adopt a Hydrant
      2. Citizen in Action
      3. Snow Angels Program
    27. Webinars
    28. West Allis Community Improvement Foundation
    29. West Allis / West Milwaukee Recreation Department
    30. West Allis/West Milwaukee School District
      1. WAWM Schools Newsletter
    31. What's in West Allis
    32. WHEDA Homeownership
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  3. Doing Business

    1. Building Codes & Permits
    2. Coronavirus Business Resources
    3. Downtown West Allis
    4. Do I Need a Permit?
    5. Economic Development
    6. Health Inspections
    7. Join Business Mailing List
    8. Licenses
    9. Mobile Food Vendors
      1. Mobile & Temporary Food Unit Checklist (PDF)
      2. Printable Requirements (PDF)
      3. Propane Tank Log Sheet (PDF)
    10. Municipal Code
    11. Occupancy Permits
    12. Site Selection
    13. Steps to Opening Your Business
    14. Why West Allis
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  4. Events

    1. Block Party & Special Event Permits
    2. Community Events
    3. Downtown West Allis
    4. Eat West Allis
    5. Events Calendar
    6. Events Gallery
    7. Purchase 2021 City Calendar
    8. Sponsorship Opportunities
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  5. City Services

    1. Agendas and Minutes
    2. Annual Reports
    3. Budget
    4. City Attorney's Office
      1. Frequently Asked Questions
      2. Claims Process
        1. File a Claim
        2. My Claim Status
        3. View Claims Statute
      3. Municipal Court Process
        1. Link to Municipal Court
      4. Public Information
        1.  Visitor Info
        2. Meet the Staff
        3. The Role of a City Attorney
        4. I Need a Lawyer
        5. Municipal Code
      5. Privileges/Encroachments
    5. City Videos
    6. Committees, Boards & Commissions
      1. Administration & Finance Committee
      2. Advisory Committee
      3. Beautification Committee
      4. Become a Citizen In Action
      5. Block Grant Committee
      6. Board of Appeals
      7. Board of Health
      8. Board of Review
      9. Capital Improvements Committee
      10. Civil Service Commission
      11. Commission on Aging
      12. Community Development Authority
      13. Economic Development Loan Task Force
      14. Ethics Board
      15. Events Committee
      16. Fair Housing Board
      17. Farmers Market Committee
      18. Historical Commission
      19. Joint Review Board
      20. Library Board
      21. License & Health Committee
      22. Plan Commission
      23. Police & Fire Commission
      24. Public Works Committee
      25. Resident Advisory Board
      26. Safety & Development Committee
      27. Tourism Commission
      28. Youth Commission
    7. Common Council
      1. Common Council Agendas & Minutes
      2. Common Council Live Video Streaming
      3. Common Council Meetings
      4. Common Council Video Library
      5. District One
      6. District Two
      7. District Three
      8. District Four
      9. District Five
      10. Guide to Attending a Common Council Meeting
      11. Inauguration Video
      12. Other Agendas & Minutes
      13. What is an Alderperson?
    8. Departments
      1. Assessor's Office
        1. Assessment Guides
        2. Assessor's Trespass Authority
        3. Business Personal Property
          1. Doomage Assessments
          2. Personal Property Exemptions
        4. Business Personal Property Form [PA-003] (PDF)
        5. Common Assessment Questions
        6. Dark Store Information
        7. Exempt Property Information
        8. Mailing Address Change Request Form (PDF)
        9. Manufacturing & Telco Utility Assessments
          1. Telephone Company Property Tax
          2. Taxation of Public Utilities
        10. Mobile Home Municipal Fees
          1. Late Mobile Home Lottery
          2. Mobile Home Lottery Credit
        11. Tax Bills
        12. Property Search
        13. Real Estate Assessment
        14. Real Estate Sales Questionnaire
        15. Tax Rate & Assessment Ratio History
          1. Major Class Assessment Comparison
        16. Operating (Income & Expense) Statement
      2. Attorney's Office
      3. Building Inspection and Neighborhood Services
        1. Building Inspection Monthly Reports
        2. Forms & Documents (PDF)
        3. Building Flushing Guidance
        4. Building Permits
        5. Cross Connection
        6. Electrical Permits
        7. Fences and Site Obstructions
        8. Grease Interceptor Maintenance Guide (PDF)
        9. HVAC Application
        10. Inspection Services
        11. Neighborhood Services
        12. Occupancy Permits
          1. Business Occupancy Permit
          2. Home Occupancy Permit
        13. Permit Fees
        14. Plumbing Permits
        15. Property Owner Registration
        16. Storm Water Management
      4. City Administration
        1. City of West Allis Service Directory (PDF)
        2. City Strategic Plan
          1. 2017 Strategic Plan Highlights (PDF)
        3. CVMIC Awards
          1. About the CVMIC Awards
          2. Cart Lift Adapter (2013)
          3. Department-Shift Briefing Training (2004)
          4. Garbage Cart Transporter (2014)
          5. Graffiti Abatement Program (2009)
          6. Helper Jack (2012)
          7. Hi-Visibility Enhancer Panels (2014)
          8. New Officer Training Program (2006)
          9. On-Site Training Program (2005)
          10. THINK Program (2008)
          11. Traffic Control Safety Program (2010)
          12. Trench Rescue Procedure (2004)
          13. Vac-All Vision Enhancement/Step Saver (2013)
          14. Work Zone Safety Enhancement (2013)
        4. Meet the City Administrator
      5. City Awards
      6. Clerk's Office
        1. Election Information
          1. Absentee Ballots
            1. Absentee Ballot Frequently Asked Question
          2. Aldermanic Ward Map (PDF)
          3. Badger Voters
          4. Become a Poll Worker
          5. Candidates - Getting on the Ballot
          6. Clerk's Office
          7. Election Documents
            1. Election Documents
            2. Election Notices
          8. My Vote WI
          9. Photo ID Law
          10. Polling Locations
          11. Voter Registration
          12. What's on my ballot?
          13. Where do I vote?
          14. WI Elections Commission
        2. Election Notices
        3. Licenses and Permits Applications
          1. Adult Oriented Establishments & Operators
          2. Dog & Cat Licenses
          3. Bartender (Operator) License
          4. Cigarette (Tobacco)
          5. Direct Seller / Solicitor / Hawker
          6. Entertainment Distributor
          7. Food Peddler
          8. Liquor Licenses (Class A, B, & C)
          9. Manufactured & Mobile Home Community
          10. Public Entertainment Premise (Temporary & Alcohol
          11. Salvage & Recycling Center
          12. Secondhand Article &/or Jewelry Dealers
          13. Special Event (Block Party)
          14. Temporary Premise Extension (for Class B licenses
      7. Communications
        1. Branding FAQ
        2. City Channel
        3. City Logo Merchandise
        4. City Newsletter and e-Newsletter
        5. Common Council Meeting Videos
        6. Creative Services
        7. Farmers Market
        8. Media Requests
        9. New City Website
        10. Order A Video
        11. Request a Ribbon Cutting with the Mayor
        12. Social Media
          1. Facebook Terms of Use
          2. Social Media Policy (PDF)
        13. Video Production Services
      8. Engineering
        1. Construction Information for Residents
        2. Construction in Progress Report
        3. Contractor Information
        4. Engineering Links
        5. Engineering Permits & Applications
        6. Forms & Documents
        7. General Engineering Information
        8. Great Water Alliance
        9. Land Surveying
        10. LED Streetlight Conversion
        11. Rain Barrels
        12. Regulatory Reporting
        13. Sewer Backup
        14. Storm Discharge Permits
        15. Sanitary Sewer Regulations
      9. Finance
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Budget
        3. City Debt Offering
          1. Bond Ratings
        4. Pay Water Bill Online
        5. Water Utility
      10. Fire
        1. 2018 Safety Book (PDF)
        2. Becoming a Firefighter
        3. CPAT (Candidate Physical Agility Test)
          1. Candidate Physical Agility Test Forms & Documents
          2. CPAT Test Administration
          3. Orientation & Time Trials
          4. Registration & Payment
        4. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
          1. Ambulance Billing
          2. Ambulance Records Request
          3. Emergency Medical Information Sheet
          4. Emergency Medical Services Research Information
          5. Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
          6. Calling 911 for a Medical Emergency
        5. Fire Department Annual Report
        6. Fire Inspection
          1. Fire Permits
          2. Fire Property Records Request
          3. School Drill Record Forms
        7. Fire Operations
          1. Fire Department Accreditation
        8. Fire Prevention
          1. Fire Incident Report
          2. Fire Watch
          3. Landlord / Tenant Information
          4. Outside Fire Pits
          5. Proper Dryer Venting Information
        9. Fire Safety
          1. Close the Door
          2. Fire Safety Videos
          3. Fire Safe Kids
        10. First Night On Us
        11. History of the West Allis Fire Department
          1. Fire Station 1
          2. Fire Station 2
          3. Fire Station 3
        12. Knox Box Residential Entry Program
        13. Mobile Integrated Healthcare
        14. Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
        15. PulsePoint
          1. City of West Allis AED Locations Map
          2. Milwaukee County - PulsePoint AED Viewer
          3. Municipal Buildings AED Locations
          4. PulsePoint FAQs
        16. Stop the Bleed Campaign
      11. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
        1. GIS Demographic Dashboards
          1. At Risk Population
          2. Community Opportunity Profile
          3. Commute Profile
          4. Coronavirus Impact Planning West Allis
          5. Coronavirus Impact Planning District 1
          6. Coronavirus Impact Planning District 2
          7. Coronavirus Impact Planning District 3
          8. Coronavirus Impact Planning District 4
          9. Coronavirus Impact Planning District 5
          10. Demographic Profile
          11. Demographic Summary Report
          12. Employment Overview
          13. Executive Summary
          14. Fact Finder West Allis
          15. Health Care
          16. Health Care and Insurance
          17. Key Facts
          18. Key Facts Tapestry
          19. Marketing Profile
          20. Milwaukee Ductile Iron Tapestry Segmentation
          21. Nearby Restaurants
          22. Office Market Profile
          23. Six Points Development Tapestry Segmentation
          24. Skyscraper
          25. Tapestry Segmentation
          26. Target Market Summary
          27. Teledyne Site Tapestry Segmentation
          28. Transportation to Work
        2. GIS Mapping
          1. Adopt a Hydrant Map
          2. Bike Map
          3. Census 2010 Tract Population Counts Viewer
          4. City Tree Map
          5. Drugs and Narcan Statistics Dashboard
          6. Narcan Administered Map
          7. Neighborhood Associations Map
          8. OWI Stop, Test & Arrest Map
          9. Property Parcel Map
          10. Recycling Map
          11. School Boundaries Map
          12. Underground Utilities Map
          13. Zoning Map
        3. Interactive Map Help
        4. Locate City Buildings
        5. Map Disclaimer
      12. Health
        1. About the Health Department
          1. Board of Health
          2. Health Department Staff
          3. Community Health Assessment and Planning
            1. Mental Health
              1. Stop the Stigma
            2. Violence Free
              1. Small Grant Program
          4. Health Department Publications
        2. Birth & Death Certificates
        3. Health Clinic
          1. Dental Health
          2. Immunizations
          3. TB Skin Testing
          4. Flu Clinics
        4. WIC
          1. Fit Families
        5. Environmental Health
          1. Environmental Health Staff
          2. Pests, Rodents & Animals
            1. Rat Prevention
              1. Rat Prevention FAQ
              2. Rat Prevention Tips
            2. Bed Bugs
          3. Health Department Inspection Information
            1. Food Safety for Individuals
            2. Mobile Food Vendors
            3. Food Safety for Business
            4. Opening a Food Business
            5. Mobile and Temporary Food Unit Checklist (PDF)
            6. Propane Tank Log Sheet
            7. Temporary Food Establishments
            8. Pools
          4. Tourist Rooming House/Short Term Rentals
          5. Lead Poisoning Prevention
          6. Radon
          7. Animal Bites & Rabies
        6. Health & Wellness Programs
          1. Bike Helmets
          2. Car Seat Program
          3. Health Education
            1. Health Education Classes
          4. Developmental Milestones
          5. Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC)
          6. Safe Sleep
        7. Communicable Diseases
          1. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
            1. Community Resources
            2. Coronavirus Test Locations
            3. COVID-19 Vaccine
            4. For Businesses
              1. Temporary Extension of Class B Licensed Premises
              2. Temporary Extension of Premises - Retail
              3. Tents and Temporary Structures
            5. Re-Opening West Allis
      13. Housing
      14. Human Resources
        1. About Human Resources
        2. Career Opportunities
          1. Notify Me of Open Positions
        3. EEO/AA Disclaimer
      15. Information Technology
      16. Library
        1. About the Library
          1. Library Board
      17. Planning & Zoning
        1. 2030 Comprehensive Plan
        2. 2040 Comprehensive Plan
        3. Community Development
          1. Community Development Block Grant Program
          2. Housing
            1. Assistance Check
            2. Beloit Road Senior Housing
            3. CARES Mortgage Assistance Program
            4. Fair Housing
            5. Home Buyer Loan Program
            6. Housing Choice Voucher Program
              1. Briefing Materials
              2. Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)
            7. Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Programs
            8. Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
          3. Burnham Pointe Better Block
          4. RFP's for Available Properties
        4. Economic Development
          1. Plan
            1. Business Districts & Commercial Corridors
            2. Financial Resources
              1. Commercial Façade Improvement Program
              2. Economic Development Loan Program
              3. FIRE
              4. Industrial Revenue Bonds
              5. Kiva West Allis
              6. National Avenue Economic Incentive Programs
              7. SBA 504 Loans
              8. Tax Credits
              9. Tax Incremental Financing (TIF)
            3. Plan Review Process and Application
            4. Site Selection
            5. Steps to Opening Your Business
            6. Why West Allis
              1. Choose Milwaukee
              2. Community Demographics
              3. Major Industries
              4. Success Stories: That's Why West Allis
              5. Transportation
            7. Zoning and Occupancy
          2. Launch
            1. Expanding or Remodeling Your Business
            2. Licenses
            3. Site Selection
            4. Ribbon Cuttings
            5. Zoning
          3. Services
            1. Commercial Façade Improvement Program
            2. Financial Resources
            3. Industrial Revenue Bonds
            4. Kiva West Allis
            5. Licenses
            6. Redevelopment & Tax Incremental Financing
              1. TID Number 1
              2. TID Number 2
              3. TID Number 3
              4. TID Number 4
              5. TID Number 5
              6. TID Number 6
              7. TID Number 7
              8. TID Number 8
              9. TID Number 9
              10. TID Number 10
              11. TID Number 11
              12. TID Number 12
              13. TID Number 13
              14. TID Number 14
              15. TID Number 15
              16. TID Number 16
              17. TID Number 17
              18. TID Number 18
            7. Meet With Us
            8. Permits and Inspections
            9. Site Selection
          4. Resources
            1. Business Groups & Industry Resources
            2. Financial Resources
            3. Join Our Mailing List
            4. Meet Our Team
            5. Plan Review Process and Application
        5. Neighborhood Associations
          1. Current Neighborhood Associations
          2. Find My Neighborhood
          3. Host a Block Party
          4. Maintaining Your Neighborhood Association
          5. Neighborhood Association Activities
          6. Neighborhood Association Formal Recognition
          7. Neighborhood Association Handbook (PDF)
          8. Neighborhood Clean Ups
          9. Starting a Neighborhood Association
          10. Subscribe: Neighborhood Association e-Newsletter
        6. Plan Commission Review Survey
        7. Plan Review & Approval
        8. Planning Initiatives
          1. Beloit Road Reconstruction Project
          2. Bike Share
          3. Hwy 100 Corridor Study
          4. National Avenue Corridor Plan
          5. Parks & Recreation Plan
          6. West Allis Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
          7. West Allis Skate Park
        9. Planning Links & References
        10. Planning & Zoning Public Hearings
          1. Art Galleries and Assembly Ordinance
          2. Shared Journeys
          3. Super Liquor & Grocery
        11. Sign Review & Approval
        12. West Allis Living Streets
          1. 6125 W. Greenfield Ave.
          2. 6610 W. Greenfield Ave.
          3. 6900 W. Greenfield Ave.
          4. 7400 W. Greenfield Ave.
          5. 7506 W. Greenfield Ave.
          6. 83rd and National
          7. 9427 W. Greenfield Ave.
          8. West Allis Public Library Book Benches
        13. Zoning and Occupancy
        14. Zoning Verification
      18. Police
        1. About the Department
          1. Annual Reports
          2. Chief's Message & Command Staff
          3. Organizational Chart (PDF)
          4. Units
            1. Accreditation Unit
            2. Communications Unit
            3. Community Services Unit
            4. Court Services Unit
            5. Criminal Investigations Unit
            6. Forensic & Technical Services Unit
            7. K-9 Unit
            8. Records Unit
            9. Patrol Shifts
            10. Sensitive Crimes Unit
            11. Special Investigations Unit
            12. Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) Team
            13. Training Unit
        2. Autism & Special Needs Registry
        3. Bike License Application
        4. Citizen Police Academy
        5. CAAD Community Alliance Against Drugs
        6. Community Surveillance Camera Program
        7. Crime Map for West Allis
        8. Forms & Reports
          1. Commend an Employee
          2. Complaint Form
          3. Open Records Request Form
          4. Report Retail Theft
        9. Milwaukee Area Investigative Team (MAIT)
        10. National Night Out
        11. Parking
          1. Temporary Overnight Parking Permission
          2. Overnight Parking Permit
          3. Municipal Parking Lot Permit
          4. Municipal Parking Ordinance
          5. Parking Permit Forms & Documents (PDF)
          6. Parking Tickets
          7. Pay Parking Ticket Online
          8. Snow Emergency Parking
          9. Snow Emergency Thoroughfares
        12. Press Releases
        13. Prevention - Safety - Resources
          1. Aurora Healing & Advocacy Services
          2. Crime Prevention Tips & Programs
          3. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims
          4. General Information
          5. Compensation for Crime Victims
          6. Prescription Drug Drop Off
          7. Victim Info & Notification Everyday (VINE)
          8. Women Initiate Self Healing and Hope (WISH)
      19. Public Works
        1. Building & Sign Division
        2. Electrical Division
        3. Facility Study
          1. Deficiency Videos
          2. Facility Study FAQ
          3. Public Works Facility Feedback Form
          4. Spotlight Videos
        4. Forestry Division
          1. Christmas Tree Donation Program
          2. City Tree Planting
          3. Beautification Awards
          4. Emerald Ash Borer Information
          5. Managing Trees & Plants
            1. City Tree Pruning
          6. Online Beautification Nomination Form
        5. Pay Brush and Household Debris Collection Fees
        6. Public Works on YouTube
        7. Sanitation Division
          1. Appliance Disposal
          2. Brush & Yard Waste Disposal
          3. City Dump & Drop Off Sites
          4. Ecycling
          5. Hazardous Waste
          6. Medicine and Rx Disposal
          7. Purchase Recycling Cart Online
          8. Purchase Garbage Cart Online
          9. Rain Barrels
          10. Sharps Disposal
          11. Trash & Recycling
          12. Trash & Recycling Documents (PDF)
        8. Snow & Ice Control
          1. Anti-Icing
          2. Snow and Ice Control Presentation
          3. Snow and Ice Control FAQ
        9. Street & Sewer Division
          1. Polluted Urban Runoff
        10. Water Utility
          1. Building Flushing Guidance
          2. Cross Connection
          3. Hydrant Flushing
          4. Hydrant Meter Permit
          5. Pay Water Bill Online
          6. Preventing Frozen Pipes
          7. Water Quality
            1. Lead and Water
          8. Water Utility Billing
            1. Billing Rates
            2. The Value of Tap Water
            3. Utility Account Updates
            4. Final Bills
          9. Water Utility Documents (PDF)
          10. Tap Permits for New Water Service
      20. Purchasing
        1. Bid Information
        2. Buying Team
        3. Surplus Sales
        4. Vendor Registration
      21. Senior Center
        1. Coronavirus Resources & Information
        2. Forever Young Newsletter (PDF)
        3. Gifts of Warmth Program
        4. Programs & Activities
        5. Senior Center Memberships
        6. Volunteers
      22. Treasurer's Office
        1. 2020 Property Tax Information (PDF)
        2. Deliquent Tax Lookup
        3. Lottery Credit
        4. Online Payments
        5. Search/Pay Taxes Online
        6. Tax Bill Dates
        7. Tax Bills & Receipts
        8. Tax Roll Requests
        9. Pay Tax Bill Online
    9. My City Hall
      1. Access City FTP site
      2. Activity Registration
      3. Display interactive maps
      4. Dog and Cat Licenses
      5. Let Us Help
      6. Pay citation
      7. Pay personal property taxes
      8. Pay real estate property taxes
      9. Pay water bill
      10. Purchase parking permit
      11. Purchase recycling cart
      12. Purchase refuse cart
      13. Renew permits
      14. Request a bicycle license
      15. Search for your property information
      16. Sign up for email and text messages from City
    10. Elections
    11. Employment
    12. Interactive GIS Mapping
    13. Legislative Information Center
    14. Mayor's Office
      1. Welcome from the Mayor
      2. Citizen in Action
    15. Milwaukee Area Animal Control
    16. Milwaukee County Website
    17. Municipal Code
    18. Municipal Court
      1. Appeal
      2. Court Rules and Procedures
      3. Entering a Plea
      4. Operate while Intoxicated (OWI)
      5. Parking Tickets
      6. Payment Options
      7. Pre-Trials
      8. Reopen
      9. Rescheduling the Court Appearance
      10. Search Citations
      11. Trials
      12. When is Court?
      13. Paying Citations and Fines
    19. Our Vision: City of West Allis Strategic Plan
      1. Goal 1: Brand/Image/Destination
      2. Goal 2: Quality of Life
      3. Goal 3: Citizen Engagement
      4. Goal 4: Economic Vitality and Sustainability
      5. Goal 5: Excellence in Government
    20. Property Information
    21. Public Hearing Notices
    22. Public Meetings Calendar
    23. Tax Bills
    24. Water Bills
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  6. Feature Links

    1. 2017 - 2021 Strategic Plan
    2. ADA Notice
    3. Agendas & Minutes
    4. City Buildings
    5. City Newsletter and e-Newsletter
    6. Employment Opportunities
    7. Interactive Mapping
    8. Mobile Food Vendor Information
    9. Municipal Code
    10. Non Discrimination Statement
    11. Overnight Parking Permits
    12. Temporary Overnight Parking Permission
    13. That's Why West Allis
    14. Website Feedback Form
    15. West Allis Community Improvement Foundation
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  7. Library Links

    1. Contact Us
    2. eBooks
    3. Employment Opportunities
    4. Freading
    5. RBdigital Magazines
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