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The following is a list of forms available for download from the internet. Due to the complexity of certain forms, not all permits, applications or documents are available. One can print out the form and mail it in. BEWARE! You must file the correct number of copies. Check the bottom of the page for the correct amount. If you have questions, call the corresponding section for help. See the DNS PHONE Directory for a listing of all sections. All documents will require ADOBE ACROBAT PDF plug in.

NEW Foreclosure Registration Forms (RPPF & APIF)

  

RPPF FORMS- (Residential Property Pending Foreclosure) RPPF forms apply to foreclosures that were filed on or after October 28, 2010

RPPF Form Instructions - Detailed instructions for completing the RPPF registration form.

RPPF FORM <- Click here to begin the process to register residential property in foreclosure with DNS. You will first be guided to open an account with e-services.  Then your will be guided to the form that must be filled out on-line and submitted electronically. Use this form if the foreclosure action was filed on or after October 28, 2010.

RPPF NOA (Notification of Abandonment) form.pdf- If inspection of the residential property shows the property is abandoned, the registrant must notify DNS of the abandoned state of the property. The notification shall include a description of the external condition of the property and whether the building is secure. The notification form must provide the name of the local agent or servicing company that is authorized by the foreclosure filing entity to enter upon the property and to conduct repairs or maintenance as required. 

RPPF NOD (NOTICE OF DISMISSAL) form.pdf - File this Notice of Dismissal (NOD) form if the foreclosure action has been dismissed, settled, or discharged since submitting an RPPF registration form. Note: A RPPF registration form must be filed even if the foreclosure action has since been cancelled, dismissed or discharged. If that is the case, please submit BOTH the RPPF registration and this Notice of Dismissal simultaneously. This form is also used by the Abandoned Property In Foreclosure program. RPPF registrations and RPPF NOD forms apply to residential properties that had foreclosure actions filed on or after October 28, 2010.  If the foreclosure action was filed prior to 10/28/10, please note that there is a separate registration and NOD form used for these properties-See Abandoned Property in Foreclosure (APIF).

APIF FORMS- (Abandoned Property in Foreclosure) APIF forms apply to foreclosures that were filed on or before October 27, 2010.

APIF Form Instructions- Link to detailed instructions for completing the APIF registration form.

APIF Form.pdf - Application form used to register abandoned property in foreclosure with DNS.  This form must be filled out on-line and submitted electronically. Use this form if the foreclosure action was filed on or before October 27, 2010. 

NOTICE OF DISMISSAL FORM (APIF).pdf -  File this Notice of Dismissal (NOD) form if the foreclosure action has been dismissed, settled, or discharged since submitting an APIF registration form. Note: An APIF registration form must be filed even if the foreclosure action has since been cancelled, dismissed or discharged. If that is the case, please submit BOTH the APIF registration form and this Notice of Dismissal simultaneously.  APIF registrations and APIF NOD forms apply to abandoned residential properties that had foreclosure actions filed on or before October 27, 2010.  If the foreclosure action was filed after 10/27/10, please note that there is a separate NOD form used for these properties-See Residential Property Pending Foreclosure (RPPF).

Residential Rental Inspection Program Forms

Residential Rental Application Form (DNS-04).pdf - This is the application to obtain a Residential Rental Inspection Certificate. The application will ask the owner for information about the number and location of rental units in their buildings. This is to be used in a limited part of the City otherwise known as the "UW-Milwaukee" and "Lindsey Heights" neighborhood. For more details see the Residential Rental Inspection Frequently Asked Questions page.

NEW Vacant Building Registration Application

Vacant Building Registration Application (DNS-18A).pdf -  This is the form to be filed 30 days after a building goes vacant unless exempt as described in the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (200-51.7) The cost to register is free and covers a 6 month period. If the building remains vacant an inspection will be made and a fee will be charged. Each subsequent 6 month period of vacancy will trigger and inspection and fee. Owners are required to maintain the interior and exterior in a safe and sanitary manner. For more details see the Vacant Building Registration brochure DNS-29A. WARNING-This is a LEGAL size brochure.

Code Compliance Section 

CODE COMPLIANCE BROCHURE (DNS-160).pdf-Identifies areas, provides program requirements, exceptions and procedures. (WARNING: This is a legal size document.) If printing, your printer will require legal size paper.

CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION (DNS-161)v7.pdf-Application form for Code Compliance inspection and certificate.

 

Commercial Enforcement

FIRE PREVENTION PERMIT APPLICATION (DNS-131).pdf - Use this form to apply for a Fire Prevention Permit.  Instructions are included in the application. After the application is submitted, an inspection is scheduled and the conditions indicated on the application are verified. If all is up to code, the permit is granted and the appropriate fees are assessed.

FIRE PREVENTION PERMIT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WORKSHEET (DNS-132).pdf - Use this worksheet to determine the amounts of hazardous material you utilize at a location to aid in determining the applicable code requirements for the Fire Prevention Permit.

FIRE PREVENTION PERMIT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL WORKSHEET INSTRUCTIONS (DNS-132B).pdf - These are the instructions on how to fill out the DNS-132 Hazardous Materials worksheet.

HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE APPLICATION (DNS-164).pdf- This form is for those who are going to use their home as a base of business operations or will be conducting business in the premises. If the premises are rented or leased, the business operator needs to file an Owner Consent Form granting the lessee the right to use the property for business. (Junk Dealers/Collectors operating out of their home should see the Junk Collectors rules and regulation brochure in the (BROCHURE) section of the DNS web site.

HOME OCCUPATION OWNER'S CONSENT FORM (DNS-164C).pdf- This form is for those who are going to use their home as a base of business operations or will be conducting business in the premises and the building is rented or leased. The business operator needs to file an Owner Consent Form granting the lessee the right to use the property for business. (Junk Dealers/Collectors operating out of their home should see the Junk Collectors rules and regulation brochure in the (BROCHURE) section of the DNS web site. 

FACADE INSPECTION REPORT - Use this form to file your exterior facade inspection survey.  This form details the condition of building per the periodic inspection interval required under city ordinance. Includes listing for the professional completing the form.

Condemnation Section 

CONDEMNATION DEMOLITION AND WRECKERS BOND DNS-123.pdf- Companies seeking to do condemnation work in the city of Milwaukee will need to have a $20,000 bond.  This application is used to certify that the bond requirements have been secured and the bond is up to date.

Environmental and Nuisance Section

CHICKEN COOP SITE PLAN FORM DNS-362.pdf This is form that must be completed by those wishing to obtain a chicken coop permit in the City of Milwaukee. See the sample below for what to put on the site plan.  Bring this completed plan (DNS-362) and the Neighbor approval sheet (DNS-363) when applying for the chicken keeping permit. 
CHICKEN COOP SITE PLAN SAMPLE FORM DNS-362.pdf Here is DNS a sample of a diagram needed to be filed with the department when applying for a permit to keep chickens. This and the DNS-363 must be brought to the department when applying.. 

CHICKEN COOP NEIGHBOR APPROVAL FORM DNS-363.pdf  This is the application that must be completed and brought to the DNS offices to apply for a permit to keep chickens.  It requires the neighbors to give their approval and signature.  See the details in the Chicken Coop brochure (DNS-361) for more details.  

PREAPPLICATION for Commercial Pesticide Applicator in the City of Milwaukee- This form is required for anyone applying pesticides in the City of Milwaukee. 

NOISE VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS.PDF- Instructions on how to complete the Noise Variance Application.

NOISE VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM.pdf-This form is for those instances were a known event will generate loud noise (i.e. festival, or temporary event) It is to be applied for before the event and requires Aldermanic and DNS approval.  

DNS-166.pdf - Vehicle removal form - Use this form to have the city remove unwanted vehicles from your property. If you are the owner, a fee may be charged.  If the vehicle is illegally parked or abandoned on you property the City will tow it away for free.  See details for information on this application. 

Property Recording Program

PROPERTY RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS (DNS-8Instruct)V56d.pdf-Detailed line-by-line instructions for filling out the Property Recording Application.

PROPERTY RECORDING APPLICATION (DNS-8APP)V51c.pdf-Used to record a  property with the department. Filled out by the new owner. (Note: This is a legal size document.)

SELLER NOTIFICATION-Previous owner uses to inform department of the sale of a property and identifies the new owner.

ADD PROPERTIES-A form for owners to add a list of additional properties to their name on one application.

ADD OWNERS- A form to add a list of owners to a property recording application.

OPERATOR RESIGNATION (DNS-8E).pdf-Used to notify department that operator is no longer in control of property. (Relieves operator from responsibility.)

PREFERRED CONTACT RESIGNATION (DNS-8F).pdf-Used to notify department that the preferred contact is no longer listed with that property.

CHANGE WATER BILL ADDRESS.pdf-Form to use to alert the water utility about a new place to send the water bill.  

Title Search Form

TITLE SEARCH FORM.pdf-Use this form to request a search of Department of Neighborhood Services records for pending Special Charges and outstanding code violations. Other items included in the search are Code Compliance, Property Recording, Rent Withholding and Fire Inspection. There is a $40.00 fee per address for this search. The property owner will be responsible for any special charges assessed on the property tax bill where a Title Search was not requested in writing prior to the conveyance.  Be sure to either put your fax number or name and address where you want the Title Search results returned to, somewhere on the top of the form. Send completed form along with a check/money order for $40 payable to the City of Milwaukee to the address listed on the top of the form. Upon receipt, the Title Search usually is processed within 3 working days.  For additional information or questions, please contact the Department of Neighborhood Services at 414-286-5077.

Plumbing Performance Bond and Insurance Certificate Forms

MASTER PLUMBERS PERFORMANCE BOND-DNS-114A.pdf  Good for any year. When completed, mail to City of Milwaukee-DNS, Plumbing Section, 841 N. Broadway 10th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
MASTER PLUMBERS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE-DNS-114B.pdf  Good for any year. When completed, mail to City of Milwaukee-DNS, Plumbing Section, 841 N. Broadway 10th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
These are forms needed by plumbing contractors to do business under permit in the City of Milwaukee. Download the forms and print them on any computer. If you have any questions contact the Department of Neighborhood Services Plumbing Section at (414) 286-3361.Note: A license registration fee of $60 is to be included with the Performance Bond and Insurance applications. See instructions below.

PERFORMANCE BOND AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTIONS ONLY.PDF-These are the instructions on how to fill out the forms needed by plumbing contractors to do business under permit in the City of Milwaukee. Download the forms and print them on any computer. If you have any questions contact the Department of Neighborhood Services Plumbing Section at (414) 286-3361.

PLUMBING INSPECTION CHECKLIST-Used by plumbing inspectors to verify plumbing system.

 
Last Update 03/02/2012