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Alcohol Beverage Licenses
Select a link or call a phone number below for more information about Alcohol Beverage Licenses:
|
Licenses are issued for: |
Need a license? | Call |
| Bartender - NEW license application | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Bartender - RENEW license online | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Beer Sales | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Liquor Sales | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Manager | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
Animal Licenses
Select a link or call a phone number below for more information about Animal Licenses:
| Licenses are issued for: | Need a license? | Call |
| Animal Fancier | yes | (414) 286-3280 |
| Bees | Yes | (414) 286-3280 |
| Chickens | yes | (414) 286-3280 |
| Cat | yes | (414) 649-8640 |
| Dog | yes | (414) 649-8640 |
| Grooming | yes | (414) 286-3280 |
| Horse and Surrey | yes | (414) 286-3280 |
| Horse Stable | yes | (414) 286-3280 |
| Kennel | yes | (414) 286-3280 |
| Pet Shop | yes | (414) 286-3280 |
| Slaughtering | yes | (414) 286-3674 |
Building and Construction Permits
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Select a link or call a phone number below for more information about Building and Construction Permits:
| Project | Need a permit? | Call |
| Air conditioner | yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Asbestos abatement -- single family or duplex |
No | (414) -286-3280 |
| Asbestos abatement -- 3 or more residential units |
Yes | (414) -286-3280 |
| Asbestos abatement -- commercial building |
Yes | (414) -286-3280 |
| Attic alterations or conversion | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Banners hung from streetlight poles | Yes | (414) -286-3915 |
| Basement alterations or conversions | Probably | (414) -286-8210 |
| Bathroom -- remodel | Probably | (414) -286-8210 |
| Block party | Yes | (414) -286-3915 |
| Building cleaning (masonry building | Yes | (414) -286-3280 |
| Cell phone antenna | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Day care center | Yes -- need occupancy permit |
(414) -286-8210 |
| Deck | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Deconstruction | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Door -- brand new (one or two-family home) |
Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Door -- new or replacement (commercial building |
Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Door -- replacement (one or two-family home) -- size of opening does not change |
Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Driveway | Only the approach from the street requires a permit |
(414) -286-8208 |
| Electrical work -- ALL | Yes -- contractor must be licensed | (414) -286-2532 |
| Fence -- new | Yes | View/Print the Application Or (414) -286-8210 |
| Fence -- replace | Yes | View/Print the Application Or (414) -286-8210 |
| Festivals (private property) | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Fireplace | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Furnace | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Garage -- demolish / deconstruct | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Garage -- new | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Garage -- replace | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Handicapped ramp | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| House (1 and 2 family) -- additions | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| House (1 and 2 family) -- new construction | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| House -- demolish / deconstruction | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Hydrant use | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Insulation | Sometimes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Landscaping | Maybe | (414) -286-8210 |
| Masonry building cleaning | Yes | (414) -286-3280 |
| New business | Yes -- needs occupancy certificate | (414) -286-8210 |
| Occupancy | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Parade | Yes | (414) -286-3915 |
| Parking slab -- one or two-family home | Maybe | (414) -286-8210 |
| Parking slab -- commercial building or 3 or more residential units | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Patio | No | |
| Photo shoots | Yes | (414) -286-3915 |
| Plumbing -- commercial project | Yes | (414) -286-3116 |
| Plumbing -- multi-family home | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Plumbing -- single-family, owner-occupied home | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Pool | Yes | (414) -286-3280 |
| Public way -- use of | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Retaining walls | Maybe | (414) -286-8210 |
| Roof -- tear off shingles | Maybe | (414) -286-8210 |
| Roof -- new (with new rafters, etc.) | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Roof -- replace shingles | Maybe | (414) -286-8210 |
| Shed | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Shingles -- new | Maybe | (414) -286-8210 |
| Shingles -- replace | Maybe | (414) -286-8210 |
| Sidewalk on private property | No | |
| Sidewalk in front of home | Probably | (414) -286-8208 |
| Sidewalk -- use of | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Sidewalk café | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Siding | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Signs | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Solar | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Stairs/steps | Probably | (414) -286-8210 |
| Street festival | Yes | (414) -286-3915 |
| Street -- use of | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Swimming pool | Yes | (414) -286-3280 |
| TV tower | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Tent with 2, 3 or 4 sides | Yes | (414) -286-8210 |
| Tent with 3 or 4 open sides | No | |
| Tent smaller than 600 s.f. | No | |
| Water meter | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Water service - branch | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Water service - new | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
| Water service - tap | Yes | (414) -286-8208 |
Business Licenses
Select a link or call a phone number below for more information about Business Licenses:
| Licenses are issued for: | Need a license? | Call |
| Alarm | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Aluminum Can Recycling | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Amusement Machine Distributor | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Batteries, Used | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Bicycles, Used | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Bill Poster | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Body Piercing | yes | (414) 286-3674 |
| Bowling Alley (Public Entertainment) | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Carnival (Public Entertainment, Temporary) | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Cigarette and Tobacco | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Dance Hall (Public Entertainment) | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Dance Studio | no | |
| Direct Seller | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Extended Hours Establishment | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Gasoline Filling Station | yes | (414) 286-3674 |
| Gem Dealer | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Home Improvement Contractor | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Home Improvement Salesperson | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Junk Collector | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Junk Dealer | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Loading Zone | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Massage Therapy Establishment | yes | (414) 286-3280 |
| Motor Vehicles, Used | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Newspaper Vending | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Parking Lot | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Pawnbroker | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Photography | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Pool Hall (Public Entertainment) | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Precious Metals | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Public Entertainment Premises | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Public Entertainment Premises, Temporary | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Publication Rental (City Hall) | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Resale Shop | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Secondhand Dealer | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Snowplowing | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Tattoo Parlor | yes | (414) 286-3674 |
| Theater (Public Entertainment) | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Tires, Used | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Transient Merchant | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Videogame Center (Public Entertainment) | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Waste Collector | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Weights and Measures | yes | (414) 286-3674 |
Food Establishment Licenses
Select a link or call a phone number below for more information about Food Establishment Licenses:
| Licenses are issued for: | Need a license? | Call |
| Bed and Breakfast | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Food Dealer | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Food Distributor | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Food Peddler | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Gas Station Convenience Store | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Grocery Store | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Restaurant | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Temporary Events | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
Parking Permits
Select a link or call a phone number below for more information about Parking Permits:
| Permits are issued for: | Need a permit? | Call |
| Commuter Impacted | yes | (414) 933-4444 |
| Handicapped | yes | (414) 933-4444 |
| Night Parking Permit | yes | (414) 286-8350 |
| Residential Nonconforming | yes | (414) 933-4444 |
| Shift Workers | yes | (414) 933-4444 |
| Night Parking Permissions | yes | (414) 286-8300 |
| Winter parking | Yes | (414) 286-8300 |
Personal Licenses
Select a link or call a phone number below for more information about Personal Licenses:
| Licenses are issued for: | Need a permit? | Call |
| Birth | yes | (414) 286-3516 |
| Death | yes | (414) 286-3516 |
| Domestic Partner (Milwaukee County Clerk's Office) | yes | (414) 278-4070 |
| Loading Zone, Disabled | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Marriage | yes | (414) 278-4067 |
| Lobbying | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
Special Event Permits
Select a link or call a phone number below for more information about Special Event Permits:
| Permits are issued for: | Need a license? | Call |
| Banner | yes | (414) 286-3915 |
| Block Party | yes | (414) 286-3915 |
| Civic Center Plaza | yes | (414) 286-3915 |
| Special Event ( in the public right of way) | yes | (414) 286-3915 |
| Parade | yes | (414) 286-3915 |
| Festival (Private Property) | Maybe | (414) 286-8210 |
Vehicle Licenses
Select a link or call a phone number below for more information about Vehicle Licenses:
| Licenses are issued for: | Need a license? | Call |
| Ambulance | ||
| Auto Wrecker | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Bicycle | optional | (414) 286-2238 |
| Carriage Ride | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Excessive Size, Weight, Load | ||
| Motor Vehicles, Used | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Public Passenger Vehicle | yes | (414) 286-2238 |
| Public Passenger Vehicle Driver | yes | (414) 286-2238 |