Established in 1846, the City of Milwaukee is home to nearly 600,000 residents and is a city built on water with over 10 miles of lakefront shoreline. With three rivers and a Great Lake, water plays a key role in the city’s history, identity, and economy.

City of Milwaukee's Department of Neighborhood Services deals with inspections and permits related to buildings and business activities as well as environmental matters that impact health and public safety.

DPW Infrastructure designs, builds and maintains Milwaukee's assets in the public right of way, including streets, bridges, traffic signals, street lighting, the storm water system, green infrastructure, sewers, and City-owned buildings and parks.

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The City of Milwaukee offers a ten-month, interest free property tax installment payment plan option to those who are unable to pay their bill in full. To qualify, your real estate tax bill must be more than $100 and you must make your first installment payment by January 31.

The City of Milwaukee has secure dropboxes located throughout the city, near public transportation adding further convenience to the voter and confidence that their vote will be secured and counted in time for Election Day.

Through independent, civilian oversight of Milwaukee's public safety departments, the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) strives to enhance public safety for our residents, promote accountability and public trust, increase diversity within the departments, and safeguard the constitutional rights of all people.

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Nov 24, 2024 · The City of Milwaukee Drop Off Centers allow for the safe disposal and recycling of a wide variety of residential waste. The Drop Off Centers have evolved over the years to accommodate the separation and recycling of many material streams in order to steward resources and landfill space for the public benefit.

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works has the greatest impact of any city department on daily life in Milwaukee. We contribute to the quality of life and economic development of Milwaukee in many ways.