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Finance & Administration

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1. Where can I pay my tax bill?

Tax payments can be paid at Village Hall: 9075 N. Regent Rd. Bayside, WI 53217

Taxes can also be paid at Waterstone Bank: 8607 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point, WI 53217

2. If I buy a house in Bayside and it's purchased at less than the total assessed value, will my taxes decrease?

Not necessarily. The fact that a property sells for less than the assessed value does not automatically reduce an assessment. The assessor's office reviews sales annually and compares those sale prices to the assessed value. Typically, if the assessment is within 10% of the sale price, the assessment will remain the same.

For those properties that sell outside that 10% figure, further research is conducted by the assessor's office to determine whether or not that sale was an open market sale. An open market sale is defined as a property being on the open market with neither the buyer nor the seller being compelled to act. The parties must also be unrelated. It is suggested that a purchaser contact the assessor's office to review the assessment should the sale price be less than the assessed value. The assessor may be contacted at (800) 770-3927.

3. Whom do I call to get an assessment on a property?

The Village Assessor is Accurate Appraisal. A revaluation is done every year to help the Village continue to stay as close to the 100 percent of fair market value as possible.

If you should have any questions or wish to request an Assessment Review of your home, please call Accurate Appraisal at 1-800-770-3927.

4. Where do I register to vote in the Village of Bayside?

You can register to vote at Village Hall or at the polls. The voting location is Bayside Village Hall: 9075 N Regent Rd

5. When do Village committees meet?

Various committeess meet through the month. View the Village's calendar.

6. What are my current taxes for this year?

Please call the Village Hall for tax information.

7. Where can I get a copy of my tax bill?

You can obtain a copy of your tax bill at the Village Hall.

8. When should I license my dog/cat? What do I need to bring? Where do I go?

Licenses are required for pets aged five (5) months and older. Proof of current rabies vaccination with the rabies certificate number and expiration date must be provided to issue the license. Please come to the Village Hall to register your pet.

9. Whom do I call about getting a flu shot?

Please call the North Shore Health Department at (414) 371-2980.

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General FAQs

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1. Can I make a payment online?

Payments for services, permits, applications, citations, and property taxes can be made online.

*Please note that service fees apply. Make a payment

2. When is yard waste collected?

Yard waste is collected in the Village- April through November. Loose leaves are only collected in the fall, during the spring and summer leaves should be bagged for collection.
In addition to roadside collection, the Village also offers select drop off dates for yard waste and excess recycling. Collection Calendar and More Information

3. I need to park on the street overnight, what should I do?

On-street parking is not allowed in the Village. If you need to park your vehicle on the street overnight or for an extended period of time, please contact our Police Department at 414-206-3916.

4. When will my garbage and recycling be picked up?

Garbage is collected weekly and recycling bi-weekly. The Monday garbage route includes properties north of Fairy Chasm as well as Bayside Commons and Bayside Woods. The Tuesday garbage route includes properties south of Fairy Chasm. Recycling is collected on alternate weeks on the same routes, view the calendar to determine your week. Garbage and recycling containers should be placed curbside by 7am on the collection day.

*Please note that the collection schedule may vary due to holidays. Garbage and Recycling Calendar

5. Can you waive the penalty and interest on my property tax bill?

The Village must follow Wisconsin State Statutes sec 74.47 which states penalty and interest is charged on delinquent general property taxes. We do not have the ability to waive these charges.

6. What are phone numbers for various Village departments?

Police Department Non-Emergency: (414) 206-3916

Fire Department Non-Emergency: (414) 351-8904

Village Hall: (414) 206-3915

Public Works: (414) 206-3912

Administrative Services: (414) 206-3913

7. Why did I get this letter from Accurate Appraisal, is it legitimate?

Accurate Appraisal, LLC, the assessing firm the Village has contracted with for property assessments, updates 1/6 of the property record cards for the Village of Bayside each year. Although 1/6 of the properties have been chosen for an interior walk through, the entire municipality will be revalued. If you have received a letter, your property has been chosen this year to be updated. The purpose of the walk through is to obtain a proper listing of the rooms and to gather other essential data to make a fair and equitable assessment of your property. Without proper interior data, they must make certain presumptions and estimates that may not be correct. In such situations, Accurate Appraisal, LLC cannot be held responsible for errors that may jeopardize an accurate property assessment. Also, you could lose the right to appeal the assessment to the Board of Review should it be in error. Wisconsin Statute 70.47, paragraph 7(aa): “No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review if they have refused a reasonable written request by the assessor to view the property.”

8. How do you schedule a special pick-up?

Special pick-up of bulk items can be scheduled for every Thursday, May through October. January through April special pickups are scheduled on the first and third Thursday of the month. The base fee is $75.

More Information and List of Acceptable Items

9. How can I arrange a vacation check?

The Bayside Police Department will perform checks or inspections of your home if you are away for an extended period of time. Schedule a vacation check by calling 414-206-3916 or .

make the request online.

10. I'm having a party, what should I do about on-street parking?

On-street parking is not allowed in the Village. However, if you are hosting a party or event at your home, please advise your guests to park on the same side of the street as your home and inform the Police Department by calling 414-206-3916. No parking signs can be put up for a fee of $25. The signs will be placed on the opposite side of the street from your home.

Request No Parking Signs

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Municipal Court

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1. When is Court held?

Municipal Court is held every second Tuesday of each month. Court begins at 6:30 pm in the Bayside Village Hall Board Room located at 9075 N. Regent Road.

2. Where is the Court located?

Court is located at the Bayside Village Hall, 9075 N. Regent Road, Bayside, WI 53217. Map.

3. When can I make a payment?

Payments can be made 24 hours a day. Payments are accepted at the Police Department or can be made online. Make a payment online.

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Police

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1. What is the non-emergency Police Department number?

The non-emergency number is (414) 206-3916.

2. Can my guests park on the road?

No vehicle is to be parked upon any street or alley in the Village without permission of the the Police Department. If you are having an event where you or your guests will need to park on the road, you must contact the Police Department at 414-206-3916. If granted permission, guests should not park on the fire hydrant  side of the street.  If you would like, no parking signs may be put up by our Public Works Department . Please note, signs are installed Monday through Thursday 7 am to 4 pm and Friday 7 am to 11 am.  You may request the no parking signs online.  

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Public Works

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1. When is garbage and recycling collected?

The pick up for your home will be weekly on Monday or Tuesday. All waste should be placed in provided containers at the end of the driveway. Collections begin at 7:00am. Please make sure your garbage is available for pick up by that time.

Bayside has a comprehensive household recycling program that includes pick up by Village crews. Household pick ups are every other Wednesday. Please do the following:
Place your recyclables in your provided container at the end of the driveway where our crews can access it.

Materials should be rinsed, clean and ready for collection by 7:00 a.m.

Collection crews will tag all containers which do not conform to these specifications, and will leave materials behind.

2. My garbage or recycling was not picked up on the scheduled day, who should I call?

The Department of Community and Utility Services asks that you have your items out by 7:00am. If you had them out by that time, please contact Village Hall. If not, call backs will be charged a fee of $36 each time.

3. What do I do with my household hazardous waste (HHW)?

Bayside participates in a Milwaukee County program that allows Bayside residents to dispose of their household hazardous waste at various Hazardous Waste Facilities. For more information please contact the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District at 272-5100 or visit www.mmsd.com.

4. When can I rake leaves to the side of the road?

In the Fall, leaves must be raked into piles at the side of the road. Please, do not mix leaves with other yard waste. Please do not rake leaves into the road.

5. How do I get my branches or brush picked up?

Branches up to 6 inches diameter and no longer than 10 feet in length may be placed at the edge of the road for chipping. Branches should be neatly stacked and cut ends parallel to the street.

6. What items will not be picked up and what do I do with them?

Currently, Bayside provides curbside collection of leaves, fruit debris, garden debris, twigs and brush. The Village does not pick up grass clippings, thatch, sod, or contractor-generated landscaping debris. If you utilize the services of a lawn service, landscape contractor, tree service, etc., you must make arrangements with them to dispose of their debris.

7. How and where do I get a rain barrel?

The Village sells rain barrels at Village Hall for $45.00. You may have it delivered or take it with you at the time of purchase. Color and styles dependent on stock.

8. One of my trees is dead/dying. I believe it is located in the Village right-of-way, what should I do?

Please contact Jake Meshke at jmeshke@baysidewi.gov or at 414-206-3912. A formal inspection will be done to determine tree health and ownership.

9. My neighbor has a dead tree, who should I contact?

The Village encourages neighbors to communicate in order to prevent possible disagreements. You may also utilize the Village’s Request Tracker, or contact Village Hall to report the dead tree for property maintenance inspection.

10. My neighbor's tree is growing into my yard and I would like to trim it - can I?

The Village encourages neighbors to communicate in order to prevent possible disagreements. You are allowed to trim the tree to the property line, however you cannot do so in a manner that would cause the tree future health issues.

11. What is a private lateral?

A private sanitary lateral is the pipe that connects your home (sinks, showers, toilets) to the Village’s sanitary sewer system. The private lateral ownership and maintenance responsibility is that of the property owner.

12. I have water coming up through my floor drain in the basement, what should I do?

Please contact Village Hall at (414) 206-3912. If the incident occurs during non-office hours, owners are encouraged to contact a private plumber and inform Village Hall at their earliest convenience.

13. I smell sewer gas coming from my floor drain.

This is most often caused by regular drying of the of the drain trap. Simply pour a bucket of water down the drain to see if this alleviates the problem. If your problem persists, contact a private plumber.

14. How can I avoid basement backups during a heavy rain event?

While there are no guaranteed ways to prevent backups, there are a few things you can do to prevent the likelihood of one occurring in your home. During heavy rains, do not run the washer or dishwasher if you don’t have to. Also, limit the amount of time in the shower.

15. My driveway culvert is damaged/heaved, what should I do?

- Driveways, and the subsequent culvert, repairs are the responsibility of the homeowner. If you’re planning to have your culvert replaced, you must apply for a impervious surface/culvert permit. Culvert Permit

16. My neighbor's downspouts drain directly into my yard, is this legal?

No. Village code states that no sump pump, downspout, catch basin, drain tile, or swimming pool, hot tub, or spa drain outfall, including temporary extensions added thereto, may direct water within ten feet of adjoining properties or otherwise affect drainage on adjoining properties, including, but not limited to, federal, state, county and village owned properties, thoroughfares and rights-of-way. If you notice a violation of this code, you may contact Village Hall for a property maintenance inspection.

17. What can I do to improve stormwater on my property?

The best way to improve stormwater is to allow for additional infiltration of water on your lawn (rain gardens). Also, rain barrels are useful ways to help recycle rain water to use during drier times.