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  2. Living & Visiting

    1. Bike West Allis
      1. Bike West Allis Events
      2. Bike Friendly Businesses
      3. Partners
      4. Smart Cycling Tips and Resources
    2. Block Party & Special Event Permits
    3. Citizen in Action
    4. Community Events
      1. West Allis Christmas Parade
      2. West Allis Independence Day Parade
        1. 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
      1. What Do Neighborhood Associations Do?
      2. Current Neighborhood Associations
      3. Starting a Neighborhood Association
      4. Neighborhood Association Grants
    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
    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. Cheese Wheel Classic Bike Race
    3. Community Events
    4. Downtown West Allis
    5. Eat West Allis
    6. Events Calendar
    7. Events Gallery
    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 Committee
      2. Beautification Committee
      3. Become a Citizen In Action
      4. Block Grant Committee
      5. Board of Appeals
      6. Board of Health
      7. Board of Review
      8. Capital Improvements Committee
      9. Civil Service Commission
      10. Commission on Aging
      11. Community Development Authority
      12. Economic Development Loan Task Force
      13. Ethics Board
      14. Economic Development Committee
      15. Events Committee
      16. Fair Housing Board
      17. Farmers Market Committee
      18. Historical Commission
      19. Joint Review Board
      20. Library Board
      21. Plan Commission
      22. Police & Fire Commission
      23. Public Works Committee
      24. Resident Advisory Board
      25. Public Safety Committee
      26. Tourism Commission
      27. 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. Income and Expense Survey for Income Producing Properties (PDF)
        9. Mailing Address Change Request Application
        10. Manufacturing & Telco Utility Assessments
          1. Telephone Company Property Tax
          2. Taxation of Public Utilities
        11. Mobile Home Municipal Fees
          1. Late Mobile Home Lottery
          2. Mobile Home Lottery Credit
        12. Property Search
        13. Real Estate Assessment
        14. Real Estate Sales Questionnaire
        15. Tax Bills
        16. Tax Rate & Assessment Ratio History
          1. Major Class Assessment Comparison
      2. Attorney's Office
      3. Code Enforcement Department
        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. Code Enforcement 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. 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)
        3. Meet the City Administrator
      5. City Awards
      6. Clerk's Office
        1. Election Information
          1. Absentee Voting Information
          2. Get Voter Lists
          3. Become a Poll Worker
          4. Candidates - Getting on the Ballot
          5. Clerk's Office
          6. Election Calendar
          7. My Vote WI
          8. Photo ID Law
          9. Polling Locations
          10. Voter Registration
          11. What's on my ballot?
          12. Where do I vote?
          13. WI Elections Commission
        2. Elected Officials 1906 - 1992
        3. Licenses and Permits Applications
      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. Order A Video
        10. Request a Ribbon Cutting with the Mayor
        11. Social Media
          1. Facebook Terms of Use
          2. Social Media Policy (PDF)
        12. Video Production Services
      8. Economic Development
        1. Let's Talk
          1. Meet Our Team
          2. Why West Allis
            1. Choose Milwaukee
            2. Community Demographics
            3. Major Industries
            4. Transportation
          3. 2023 Business Survey
          4. Form: Schedule a Meeting
          5. Form: Join Our Mailing List
        2. Plan
          1. Site Selection
          2. Business Districts & Corridors
          3. Steps to Open Your Business
          4. Permits, Licenses, and Approvals
        3. Resources
          1. ArtScape Grant Program
            1. West Allis Living Streets
            2. 2023 Utility Box Art Program
          2. Commercial Façade Improvement Program
          3. Economic Development Loan Program
          4. Historic Preservation Tax Credits
          5. Industrial Revenue Bonds
          6. FIRE
          7. Kiva West Allis
          8. National Avenue Economic Incentive Programs
          9. 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
            19. TID Number 19
          10. Partner Resources
        4. Success Stories
      9. Engineering
        1. Annual Reports & Discharge Permits
        2. Applications, Forms, & Permits
        3. Construction In Progress Report
        4. Document Center
        5. Engineering Links
        6. Land Surveying
        7. Railroad crossings
        8. Rain Barrels
        9. Resident Information
        10. Sewer Backups
        11. Streetlight Conversion
      10. Finance
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Budget
        3. City Debt Offering
          1. Bond Ratings
        4. Pay Water Bill Online
        5. Water Utility
      11. 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 61
          2. Fire Station 62
          3. Fire Station 63
        12. Knox Box Residential Entry Program
        13. Mobile Integrated Healthcare
        14. Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
        15. PulsePoint
          1. West Allis - PulsePoint AED Viewer
          2. PulsePoint FAQs
        16. Stop the Bleed Campaign
      12. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
        1. Interactive Map Help
        2. Locate City Buildings
        3. Map Disclaimer
      13. Health Department
        1. About
          1. Board of Health
          2. Contact Us
            1. Health Department Staff
          3. Health Department Publications
          4. Public Health Statutes
          5. West Allis Senior Center
          6. Wisconsin Healthy Communities Designation
        2. Clinic
          1. Blood Pressure Checks
          2. Childhood Vaccines
            1. Sensory Friendly Clinic
          3. Communicable Diseases
            1. COVID-19
              1. COVID-19 Vaccine
            2. Monkeypox
          4. Flu Vaccination
          5. Immunizations
          6. Sexual Health Clinic
          7. TB Skin Testing
        3. Environmental Health
          1. Apply For a License
          2. Animal Bites & Rabies
          3. File a Complaint
          4. Pests, Rodents & Animals
            1. Rat Prevention
              1. Rat Prevention FAQ
              2. Rat Prevention Tips
            2. Bed Bugs
          5. Health Department Inspection Information
            1. Food Safety
            2. Mobile Food Vendors
            3. Food Business Information
            4. Opening a Food Business
            5. Mobile and Temporary Food Unit Checklist (PDF)
            6. Propane Tank Log Sheet
            7. Temporary Food Establishments
            8. Pools
            9. Tattoo & Body Piercing
            10. Bed & Breakfast Establishments
            11. Weights and Measures
            12. Farmers Market
          6. Tourist Rooming House/Short Term Rentals
          7. Lead Poisoning Prevention
          8. Radon
        4. Health Programs & Resources
          1. 2023-2027 Community Health Improvement Plan
          2. Bike Helmets
          3. Birth & Death Certificates
          4. Car Seat Program
          5. Developmental Milestones
          6. GrapeVine Health Education Classes
          7. Mental/Behavioral Health & Wellness Resource Guide
          8. Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC)
          9. Safe Sleep
          10. Stepping On- Falls Prevention
          11. Substance Use Disorder Resources
          12. WIC
            1. Fit Families
      14. Health
      15. Housing
        1. Assistance Check
        2. Housing Choice Voucher Program
          1. Briefing Materials
          2. Family Self-Sufficiency Program
          3. Landlords
        3. Beloit Road Senior Housing
        4. Home Buyer Loan Program
        5. Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Programs
        6. Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
        7. Fair Housing
      16. Human Resources
        1. About Human Resources
        2. Career Opportunities
          1. Notify Me of Open Positions
        3. EEO/AA Disclaimer
        4. 2023 Open Enrollment
        5. Family Savings Plan
      17. Information Technology
      18. Library
        1. About the Library
      19. Planning & Zoning
        1. Design Review & Approval
        2. Sign Review & Approval
        3. Plans
          1. 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update
          2. Highway 100 Corridor Plan
          3. National Avenue Corridor Plan
          4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
          5. Neighborhood Greenway Network Plan
          6. Parks & Recreation Plan
        4. Complete Streets
          1. Bike Share
          2. Beloit Road Reconstruction Project
          3. Lincoln Avenue Reconstruction Project
          4. National Avenue Reconstruction Project
          5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
          6. Neighborhood Greenway Network Plan
        5. Community Development Block Grant Program
      20. 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. Alarm Registration (Intrusion, Burglar, Hold-Up)
        3. Autism & Special Needs Registry
        4. Bike License Application
        5. Citizen Police Academy
        6. Community Service Officer Recruitment
        7. Community Surveillance Camera Program
        8. Crime Stats
        9. Forms & Reports
          1. Commend an Employee
          2. Complaint Form
          3. Report Retail Theft
          4. Request Open Records
          5. Report a Reckless Driving Incident
        10. Mediation Center
        11. Milwaukee Area Investigative Team (MAIT)
        12. Parking
          1. Parking Home Page
          2. Parking Citations
          3. Request Temporary Overnight Parking Permission
          4. Snow Emergency Parking Rules
          5. Snow Emergency Thoroughfares
        13. Press Releases
        14. Prevention & Safety
          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. Sundown Program
          8. Victim Info & Notification Everyday (VINE)
          9. Women Initiate Self Healing and Hope (WISH)
      21. 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. Park Rental
        6. Pay Brush and Household Debris Collection Fees
        7. Public Works on YouTube
        8. 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. Garbage & Recycling
            1. Garbage Cart Information
            2. Garbage & Recycling Pilot Program
          12. Trash & Recycling Documents (PDF)
        9. Snow & Ice Control
          1. Anti-Icing
          2. Snow and Ice Control Presentation
          3. Snow and Ice Control FAQ
        10. Street & Sewer Division
          1. Polluted Urban Runoff
        11. Water Utility
          1. Building Flushing Guidance
          2. Cross Connection
          3. Documents
          4. Hydrant Flushing
          5. Hydrant Meter Permit
          6. Pay Utility Bill Online
          7. Preventing Frozen Pipes
          8. Utility Billing
            1. Rates
            2. Value of Tap Water
            3. Utility Account Updates
            4. Final Bills
            5. Pay Utility Bill
          9. Water Quality
            1. Lead and Water
            2. PFAS
            3. Tap Water vs Bottled Water
          10. Tap Permits (New Water Service)
          11. Water Conservation
      22. Purchasing
        1. Bid Information
        2. Buying Team
        3. Surplus Sales
        4. Vendor Registration
      23. Senior Center
        1. Calendar - Online
        2. Coronavirus Resources & Information
        3. Forever Young Newsletter (PDF)
        4. Gifts of Warmth Program
        5. Programs & Activities
          1. Stepping On Program
        6. Senior Center Memberships
        7. Volunteers
      24. Treasurer's Office
        1. 2023 Property Tax Information (PDF)
        2. Deliquent Tax Lookup
        3. Lottery Credit
        4. Online Payments
        5. Search Taxes Online
        6. Tax Bill Dates
        7. Tax Bills & Receipts
        8. Tax Roll Requests
        9. Pay Tax Bill Online
    9. Elections
    10. Employment
    11. Interactive GIS Mapping
    12. Legislative Information Center
    13. Let Us Help Reporting and Request Portal
    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
      14. Alcohol Assessment Information
    19. My City Hall
      1. Display interactive maps
      2. Dog and Cat Licenses
      3. Let Us Help
      4. Pay citation
      5. Pay personal property taxes
      6. Pay real estate property taxes
      7. Pay water bill
      8. Purchase parking permit
      9. Purchase recycling cart
      10. Purchase refuse cart
      11. Renew permits
      12. Request a bicycle license
      13. Search for your property information
      14. Sign up for email and text messages from City
    20. Our Vision: City of West Allis Strategic Plan
    21. Property Information
    22. Public Hearing Notices
    23. Public Meetings Calendar
    24. Tax Bills
    25. Water Bills
    26. West Allis Mediation Center
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  6. Feature Links

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

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