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City Clerk
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday- Friday except Holidays.
135 S Stevens St
Rhinelander WI 54501
135 S Stevens St
Rhinelander WI 54501
City of Rhinelander ONLY collects 1st installment or full payment of property taxes before their due date of Jan 31st.
Make Credit Card Payments here. Credit card payments are only available Dec 1-Jan 31 of each tax year.
Credit card or e-check. Convenience fees: Checking/Savings - $1.10 fee. Credit/Debit Card - 2.9% fee + additional $.50 for payments less than $100.
Cash or Check(payable to the City of Rhinelander) payments can be mailed of walked into the Rhinelander City Clerk's Office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander WI 54501. If a receipt is desired include a self addressed stamped envelope with the property tax payment.
City of Rhinelander DOES NOT collect property taxes after January 31st.
After Jan 31st interest and penalty will be assessed to unpaid Property Taxes. Payment can only be made to Oneida County. Checks, payable to Oneida County Treasurer, can be mailed to 1 S Oneida Ave Rhinelander WI 54501.
2nd installment or Delinquent* tax payments CAN be made through Oneida County's Point and Pay. The link will redirect you to the Ascent Records page where you will need to look up your parcel.
Make Credit Card Payments here. Credit card payments are only available Dec 1-Jan 31 of each tax year.
Credit card or e-check. Convenience fees: Checking/Savings - $1.10 fee. Credit/Debit Card - 2.9% fee + additional $.50 for payments less than $100.
Cash or Check(payable to the City of Rhinelander) payments can be mailed of walked into the Rhinelander City Clerk's Office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander WI 54501. If a receipt is desired include a self addressed stamped envelope with the property tax payment.
City of Rhinelander DOES NOT collect property taxes after January 31st.
After Jan 31st interest and penalty will be assessed to unpaid Property Taxes. Payment can only be made to Oneida County. Checks, payable to Oneida County Treasurer, can be mailed to 1 S Oneida Ave Rhinelander WI 54501.
2nd installment or Delinquent* tax payments CAN be made through Oneida County's Point and Pay. The link will redirect you to the Ascent Records page where you will need to look up your parcel.
Property Tax Bills can be found here.
Property Tax Bills are mailed to property owners no later than the third Monday in December.
If you did not receive your property tax bill you can find and print it off at the link above.
Property Tax Bills are mailed to property owners no later than the third Monday in December.
If you did not receive your property tax bill you can find and print it off at the link above.
To find your Personal Property Tax bill go here.
Personal property tax bills are mailed in mid December and are due Jan 31st to the City of Rhinelander.
HOW TO PAY PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.
Before January 31st personal property taxes can be paid via this credit card link available Mid November-January 31st, or check (payable to the City of Rhinelander) or cash.
Credit card or e-check. Convenience fees: Checking/Savings - $1.10 fee. Credit/Debit Card - 2.9% fee + additional $.50 for payments less than $100.
City of Rhinelander DOES collect personal property taxes after January 31st.
After Jan 31st interest and penalty will be assessed to unpaid Personal Property Taxes. Payment can ONLY be made by check(payable to City of Rhinelander) or cash. NO CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JAN 31st.
Payments can be mailed or walked into the Rhinelander City Clerks Office, 135 S Stevens St, Rhinelander WI 54501.
Personal property tax bills are mailed in mid December and are due Jan 31st to the City of Rhinelander.
HOW TO PAY PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.
Before January 31st personal property taxes can be paid via this credit card link available Mid November-January 31st, or check (payable to the City of Rhinelander) or cash.
Credit card or e-check. Convenience fees: Checking/Savings - $1.10 fee. Credit/Debit Card - 2.9% fee + additional $.50 for payments less than $100.
City of Rhinelander DOES collect personal property taxes after January 31st.
After Jan 31st interest and penalty will be assessed to unpaid Personal Property Taxes. Payment can ONLY be made by check(payable to City of Rhinelander) or cash. NO CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JAN 31st.
Payments can be mailed or walked into the Rhinelander City Clerks Office, 135 S Stevens St, Rhinelander WI 54501.
Yes, Personal Property Taxes are being assessed for the 2023 tax year.
Regarding the passage of AB 245:
2023 Personal Property Taxes are still due to the city by Jan 31, 2024.
2024-As a result of AB 245, Wisconsin will not issue 2024 tangible personal property assessments, and 2024 Statements of Personal Property, otherwise due on March 1, 2024, will not be required.
Regarding the passage of AB 245:
2023 Personal Property Taxes are still due to the city by Jan 31, 2024.
2024-As a result of AB 245, Wisconsin will not issue 2024 tangible personal property assessments, and 2024 Statements of Personal Property, otherwise due on March 1, 2024, will not be required.
Tax bills must be sent no later than the third Monday in December per State Statute 74.09(5). Tax bills can be viewed as soon as early December at the Oneida County Ascent Land Records Suite.
Information on Property Tax Relief Credits can be here at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
2024 Open Book and Board of Review
Open Book: May 9th, 10 am - 12 pm
Board of Review: May 29, 4 pm - 6 pm
Both meetings will be in the Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor of Rhinelander City Hall, 135 S Stevens St in Rhinelander
Open Book: May 9th, 10 am - 12 pm
Board of Review: May 29, 4 pm - 6 pm
Both meetings will be in the Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor of Rhinelander City Hall, 135 S Stevens St in Rhinelander
Code Enforcement
Rhinelander Ordinance 3.06.12 states that every property owner shall mow or cause to be mowed upon their premises all grasses or weeds exceeding nine inches in height including front, back, and side yard areas.
Once it has been determined by the Weed Commissioner that mowing is required, a notice shall be hung on the front door of the property in question if such a door exists and a written notice shall be sent to the listed property owner alerting said owner that the property will be mowed by the City if within 48 hours of the time of the notice being mailed the property in questioned in not properly mowed.
Once it has been determined by the Weed Commissioner that mowing is required, a notice shall be hung on the front door of the property in question if such a door exists and a written notice shall be sent to the listed property owner alerting said owner that the property will be mowed by the City if within 48 hours of the time of the notice being mailed the property in questioned in not properly mowed.
Check in with your neighbor. Maybe they need help.
Or fill out this property maintenance complaint form. These complaints go directly to the code enforcer and will be addressed according to property maintenance ordinances.
Or fill out this property maintenance complaint form. These complaints go directly to the code enforcer and will be addressed according to property maintenance ordinances.
Common Council and Mayor
Common Council meetings are every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the months except for holidays. Meetings are at in the 2nd floor Common Council Chambers at Rhinelander City Hall, 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander.
Yes, anyone can watch the common council meetings live or recorded at Hodag TV.
Public comments are allowed at the beginning of every Common Council meeting. Arrive prior to 6pm, sign the public comment sign in sheet at the podium and wait for the public comment portion of the meeting. You will be called upon to speak at the podium, state your name and address and then express your concern. Common council is not allowed to respond to your concern at that time.
If you would like to speak at a meeting on a topic but are unable to attend you can write a letter to your Alderperson and ask that they read it during the public comment portion of the meeting. The letter must have your name and address included or it will not be read.
If you would like your concern to become a topic of the meeting you must contact your alderperson and ask that they have it placed on the agenda.
Alderperson contact information can be found here.
If you would like to speak at a meeting on a topic but are unable to attend you can write a letter to your Alderperson and ask that they read it during the public comment portion of the meeting. The letter must have your name and address included or it will not be read.
If you would like your concern to become a topic of the meeting you must contact your alderperson and ask that they have it placed on the agenda.
Alderperson contact information can be found here.
The Mayor of the City of Rhinelander is the Honorable Kristopher S. Hanus, who was elected as Mayor in 2022.
Please note that the Mayor is not a full-time position and office hours are by appointment only.
Please note that the Mayor is not a full-time position and office hours are by appointment only.
Contact the City
Mayor can be contacted
by phone at 715-437-0653
by email at khanus@rhinelanderwi.us
or by this contact form.
by phone at 715-437-0653
by email at khanus@rhinelanderwi.us
or by this contact form.
Should the city cause damage or loss to you or your property, use the following form to make a claim.
City Claim Form
This form will be sent to the City Clerk's office and you will be contacted shortly.
The form has two parts. The "Notice of Claim" and "Claim" portions. By completing the first half of this form, "Notice of Claim," you alert the city to a possible claim. As long as you have filed the "Notice of Claim" portion of the form, you may file a claim with the City at any time consistent with the applicable statute of limitations.
However, for the City to formally accept or deny your claim, you must also complete, in full, the "Claim" portion of this form.
Employment
Job Openings can be found here.
The employee handbook can be found on the Human Resource page along with many other documents and policies.
Fire Department
Burn Permits are required for anyone in the City of Rhinelander who wants to create a fire on their property. After completion of the burn permit you will be visited by a member of the Rhinelander Fire Department to inspect the proposed fire pit area and provide approval or required changes to pit location. Permits are free and can be obtained by filling out this online form. Burn Permit.
Commercial Occupancy permit
The Fire Department performs an inspection annually at all commercial properties in Rhinelander.
When a business will be opening in a new location, it is required to have an inspection to update business contact information and verify no code violations exist.
No, the fire department will not fill pools.
It is recommended that a sprinkler meter be used by those who have pools or water their lawns and gardens. The sprinkler meter measures the amount of water that is used to fill pools and water gardens and lawns. When the meter reading is given to the city, the sewer charge for the quantity of water used will be deducted from the utility bill. Credit will not be given on utility bills for pools filled without a sprinkler meter in place.
Total cost for the sprinkler meter and accessories is $136.63 as of 12/23. Call Water Utility at 715-365-8600 ext 512 to request a meter.
Place the sprinkler meter near the exterior house spigot, run a short hose from the house spigot to the entry end of the meter and then attach the garden hose to the exit end of the meter. Call the city with the initial meter reading upon install if not at zero.
Property owners are responsible for giving the meter reading to the city. Call the Water Utility at 715-365-8600 ext 512 to have the meter reading recorded.
It is recommended that a sprinkler meter be used by those who have pools or water their lawns and gardens. The sprinkler meter measures the amount of water that is used to fill pools and water gardens and lawns. When the meter reading is given to the city, the sewer charge for the quantity of water used will be deducted from the utility bill. Credit will not be given on utility bills for pools filled without a sprinkler meter in place.
Total cost for the sprinkler meter and accessories is $136.63 as of 12/23. Call Water Utility at 715-365-8600 ext 512 to request a meter.
Place the sprinkler meter near the exterior house spigot, run a short hose from the house spigot to the entry end of the meter and then attach the garden hose to the exit end of the meter. Call the city with the initial meter reading upon install if not at zero.
Property owners are responsible for giving the meter reading to the city. Call the Water Utility at 715-365-8600 ext 512 to have the meter reading recorded.
Contact the City Clerk's office at 715-365-8600 ext 523 to request fire reports.
Yes. To request a presentation from the Rhinelander Fire Department click here.
Inspections, building and zoning
The CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program provides housing rehabilitation assistance to low- and moderate-income households within the City limits. Assistance is available for both owner and tenant-occupied dwelling units.
More information and application are found here.
You will need permits for the following projects:
- New home construction
• New window or door installation
• Building additions
• Building Alterations/remodeling (including finishing basements)
• Razing a structure (includes removal of garages, sheds & main structures)
• Demolition (this includes gut or removal of part of a building (interior/exterior)
• Excavation
• Repairs, including fire and water damage
• New driveway or parking area (including expansion or replacement)
• Sheds or accessory buildings, including garages, carports, etc. (no matter the size)
• New and replacement of decks, steps, stoops, etc.
• New or replacement of all heating and cooling projects, including gas or wooden inserts and ductwork.
• Plumbing work, this includes interior and exterior plumbing (hot water heater, toilet/sink replacement)
• Fence (this includes install and repair that involves replacement)
• Signs including new; refacing and/or replacing (includes window decals that advertise your business or services)
• Chickens and chicken coops
• Right-Of-Ways (ROW) – this includes digging, boring, trenching and any other use or need of the ROW
• Moving Buildings
A permit allows the City’s building inspector to inspect a project for compliance with State building, electrical, plumbing and HVAC codes for the homeowner’s protection and safety. BEFORE you allow a contractor, private party to begin work, a permit MUST be obtained prior to work commencing. It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure that either the contractor or the owner has obtained the proper permits. Contractors include electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and framers.
(Per Municipal codes 5.01 through and including 5.07; Title 5 – Land Development)
(Per Municipal codes 5.01 through and including 5.07; Title 5 – Land Development)
Inspections help ensure that the work has been completed in conformance with the safety and building codes, and the work or installation meets the minimum requirements of the Uniform Dwelling Code. It doesn’t hurt to have a second pair of eyes inspect the work to help protect you, your family, and your property investment.
Painting
• Insulation in existing structure
• Flooring that does not change subfloor
• Faucet replacement
• Small repairs with a value less than $500 (includes material & cost)
• Insulation in existing structure
• Flooring that does not change subfloor
• Faucet replacement
• Small repairs with a value less than $500 (includes material & cost)
You may do your own plumbing and electrical (except service upgrades/installations which must be done by a master electrician) as long as you OWN and RESIDE in the property.
If you own a rental house, but you do not reside in the property, per the State Uniform Dwelling Code, the work must be performed by a licensed company or individual. Permits are still required even if the owner is completing the work, as well as any necessary inspections.
If you own a rental house, but you do not reside in the property, per the State Uniform Dwelling Code, the work must be performed by a licensed company or individual. Permits are still required even if the owner is completing the work, as well as any necessary inspections.
We have gone paperless. Permits can be obtained by applying on-line through the Inspection Department page.
Building Permit fees vary based on the complexity of the project. To get an idea of your fee cost, see the Rhinelander Fee Schedule which can be found in the links on the main page. Your fee, however, will be determined by the Inspection Department. Please note that construction will not be allowed to commence until payment is received and the permit obtained.
Payment can be made on-line through the Payment Service Network link sent to the applicant’s email. You may also pay with cash or check in the Clerk’s Office. Checks can be made out to City of Rhinelander; be sure to include the site address in the memo. The Clerk’s Office is in Rhinelander City Hall at 135 S Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501.
Once your permit is approved and you have been notified of your fee, payment must be received within 30 days of approval or the permit application will be null and void and documentation deleted from record.
Please note that construction will not be allowed to commence until payment is received and the permit obtained.
Once your permit is approved and you have been notified of your fee, payment must be received within 30 days of approval or the permit application will be null and void and documentation deleted from record.
Please note that construction will not be allowed to commence until payment is received and the permit obtained.
The City of Rhinelander does not assist private property owners in locating property irons, surveying private property, or locating property lines between properties. You will need to contact a Licensed Land Surveyor.
Send the inspection Department an email to inspection@rhinelanderwi.us and we will be happy to send you that. Or you can find how your property is zoned at Oneida County GIS Mapping
Townships covered: Crescent, Newbold, Pelican, Piehl, Pine Lake, Stella, Woodboro
Inspection Services Offered.
Inspection Services Offered.
Oneida County Land Records System includes land records and GIS Mapping
Property Complaints can be submitted here.
The CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program provides housing rehabilitation assistance to low- and moderate-income households within the City limits. Assistance is available for both owner and tenant-occupied dwelling units.
More information and application are found here.
Plan Commission meetings are the first Tuesday of each month in the Common Council Chambers, 2nd floor of the Rhinelander City Hall. 135 S Stevens St.
Agendas can be found here.
Agendas can be found here.
Licenses/Permits/Applications-NOT Building or Zoning
Reservations for park shelters and the Band Shell can be made here.
Permits for public events are found here.
Events that have had their fees waived by council and remain largely unchanged will continue to have their fees waived per the Special Event Fee Waiver Ordinance passed by council on October 9, 2023.
Public events are events that will be advertised to the public.
Events that have had their fees waived by council and remain largely unchanged will continue to have their fees waived per the Special Event Fee Waiver Ordinance passed by council on October 9, 2023.
Public events are events that will be advertised to the public.
Private Special Event permits can be found here.
Private events are events that will not be advertised to the public. Wedding shower, birthday party, etc.
Private events are events that will not be advertised to the public. Wedding shower, birthday party, etc.
Business Alcohol Licensing for bars, restaurants, convenience stores, liquor stores and grocery stores.
If you have questions about your business and city licensing requirements call the City Clerk's office at 715-365-8600
If you have questions about your business and city licensing requirements call the City Clerk's office at 715-365-8600
Business licenses can be found here.
These include Weights and Measures, Tobacco, Amusement and Arcade, Carnival, Theater, Taxicab, Temporary Banner, and Transient Merchant.
If you have questions about your business and city licensing requirements call the City Clerk's office at 715-365-8600
These include Weights and Measures, Tobacco, Amusement and Arcade, Carnival, Theater, Taxicab, Temporary Banner, and Transient Merchant.
If you have questions about your business and city licensing requirements call the City Clerk's office at 715-365-8600
Hunter's/Landowner's Request for Bow Hunting Deer in the City of Rhinelander applications are no longer being accepted for the 23-24 season.
Fee: Free
Hunter Instructions
Hunter Reporting Instructions
Fee: Free
Hunter Instructions
Hunter Reporting Instructions
Online and Paper applications can be found here.
Applications must be accompanied by current rabies vaccination paperwork and proper fees. Intact = $20, Neutered or Spayed = $10 Late fee = $5
Applications and payments are to be submitted to the City Clerk's office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander WI 54501. If application/payment is mailed, provide a self addressed stamped envelope for return of the licenses.
Pet licenses must be obtained yearly and are due by April 1. A late fee of $5.00 shall be assessed against an owner who fails to obtain a license by April 1st of each year. Chapter 174 Wisconsin Statues requires all dogs five months or older be licensed. All pets must be licensed according to City ordinance 4.05.07. And all dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination in the form of a signed certificate from a veterinarian according to Oneida County Ordinance 23.07 https://ecode360.com/33799028
Applications must be accompanied by current rabies vaccination paperwork and proper fees. Intact = $20, Neutered or Spayed = $10 Late fee = $5
Applications and payments are to be submitted to the City Clerk's office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander WI 54501. If application/payment is mailed, provide a self addressed stamped envelope for return of the licenses.
Pet licenses must be obtained yearly and are due by April 1. A late fee of $5.00 shall be assessed against an owner who fails to obtain a license by April 1st of each year. Chapter 174 Wisconsin Statues requires all dogs five months or older be licensed. All pets must be licensed according to City ordinance 4.05.07. And all dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination in the form of a signed certificate from a veterinarian according to Oneida County Ordinance 23.07 https://ecode360.com/33799028
Burn Permits are required for anyone in the City of Rhinelander who wants to create a fire on their property. After completion of the burn permit you will be visited by a member of the Rhinelander Fire Department to inspect the proposed fire pit area and provide approval or required changes to pit location. Permits are free and can be obtained by filling out this online form. Burn Permit.
Camper Permit(for use inside City Limits)
Camper Permit Ordinance
A RV or Camper may be used for a limited period of time by guests of a property owner on that property owner's hard surfaced driveway or other hard surfaced pad for a period of not more than seven days during any calendar year and then only upon obtaining a permit f om the Code Enforcement office of the City of Rhinelander. No property owner shall have anyone occupying or using an RV unless they have a permit that is properly displayed in a street window or other surface visible from the public road. An owner of a RV may clean or set up their RV on their own property without a permit but they may not occupy or use the RV as those terms are defined herein without a permit. Only one seven (7) day permit shall be allowed in any calendar year to any parcel or lot in the city. An owner of contiguous lots or parcels shall also be limited to only on permit for the contiguous lots/parcels.
Fee: $ 25
Camper Permit Ordinance
A RV or Camper may be used for a limited period of time by guests of a property owner on that property owner's hard surfaced driveway or other hard surfaced pad for a period of not more than seven days during any calendar year and then only upon obtaining a permit f om the Code Enforcement office of the City of Rhinelander. No property owner shall have anyone occupying or using an RV unless they have a permit that is properly displayed in a street window or other surface visible from the public road. An owner of a RV may clean or set up their RV on their own property without a permit but they may not occupy or use the RV as those terms are defined herein without a permit. Only one seven (7) day permit shall be allowed in any calendar year to any parcel or lot in the city. An owner of contiguous lots or parcels shall also be limited to only on permit for the contiguous lots/parcels.
Fee: $ 25
Commercial Occupancy permit
The Fire Department performs an inspection annually at all commercial properties in Rhinelander.
When a business will be opening in a new location, it is required to have an inspection to update business contact information and verify no code violations exist.
File a Complaint
Property Maintenance complaints can be submitted here.
Street Complaints can be submitter here.
Street lights are property of Wisconsin Public Service. Complaints for street lights can be submitted here.
Resident Feedback Form is for general topics.
The City of Rhinelander is committed to providing quality service to our citizens and visitors. It is essential to us that relationships with community members are built on trust and transparency. We believe that serving the community is a shared responsibility and also recognize that it requires personal accountability.
City employees are responsible for their personal conduct while interacting with members of our community.
When a members of our team goes above and beyond to help others we want to hear about it.
If you have a recommendation for improvement, have a question, need to file a complaint or want to recognize a
Rhinelander City employee for their work, please let us know.
Please note: All communications with the City are subject to Open Records Requests.
The City of Rhinelander is committed to providing quality service to our citizens and visitors. It is essential to us that relationships with community members are built on trust and transparency. We believe that serving the community is a shared responsibility and also recognize that it requires personal accountability.
City employees are responsible for their personal conduct while interacting with members of our community.
When a members of our team goes above and beyond to help others we want to hear about it.
If you have a recommendation for improvement, have a question, need to file a complaint or want to recognize a
Rhinelander City employee for their work, please let us know.
Please note: All communications with the City are subject to Open Records Requests.
Parks and Cemetery
Park Shelter Reservations can be made online here.
Shelter fee is $50 per day
PLUS
Deposit: $100 this will be refunded after your event given the shelter/shell is in good condition per the Parks Department
Total due per shelter per day: $150
Additional information provided within the online reservation module.
Boat Launch Permits are available at the City Clerk's office.
OR
An online form can be submitted along with payment and the boat launch sticker(s) can mailed to you.
You must provide the DNR Boat Registration number on the permit request form.
Boat Launch sticker fees:
City of Rhinelander Residents is $5.00
Non-Residents is $25.00 -including surrounding townships
Additional Boat fee is $10.00
Permit sticker MUST be affixed to the top of the trailer tongue.
OR
An online form can be submitted along with payment and the boat launch sticker(s) can mailed to you.
You must provide the DNR Boat Registration number on the permit request form.
Boat Launch sticker fees:
City of Rhinelander Residents is $5.00
Non-Residents is $25.00 -including surrounding townships
Additional Boat fee is $10.00
Permit sticker MUST be affixed to the top of the trailer tongue.
Jeremy Biolo is the Forest Home Cemetery Sexton. He can be reached at (715) 490-6841 or at parks@rhinelanderwi.us
Forest Home Cemetery is located at 650 Washington St. in Rhinelander.
Additional information about Forest Home Cemetery can be found here.
City Park addresses, amenities and pictures can be found here.
Police
Rhinelander Police Department records can be accessed here.
Those records include non-reportable accidents, offense reports, and citations. If you would like a copy of a record, please email Joy or Jasmyn by clicking on their image or contact the Rhinelander Police Department Records Division at (715) 365-5300 during normal business hours.
Crash reports can be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Those records include non-reportable accidents, offense reports, and citations. If you would like a copy of a record, please email Joy or Jasmyn by clicking on their image or contact the Rhinelander Police Department Records Division at (715) 365-5300 during normal business hours.
Crash reports can be obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
The yellow ticket you received is an envelope. Place cash or a check, payable to the City of Rhinelander, stamp it and mail it in.
Parking tickets can also be paid at the Rhinelander Police Department or at City Hall during normal business hours, cash or check only.
Parking tickets can also be paid at the Rhinelander Police Department or at City Hall during normal business hours, cash or check only.
From November 15 to April 15 no person shall park any motor vehicle
on any other street, city-maintained alleyway, or unmetered public
parking lot between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
At all other times during such dates, all motor vehicles shall be parked only as follows:
a. Commencing at 6:00 a.m. of an even numbered date to 2:00 a.m. of
the subsequent date, all vehicles may park only on the side of the
street corresponding with even numbered addresses.
b. Commencing at 6:00 a.m. of an odd numbered date to 2:00 a.m. of
the subsequent date, all vehicles may park only on the side of the
street corresponding with odd numbered addresses.
The Police Department may remove any illegally parked vehicle to a public
garage or proper parking place and may charge the cost thereof to
the owner of the vehicle.
c. The following streets are exempt from the even-odd parking
requirements.
1. Baird Ave., from Court Park to Dahl St.
2. Court Park, from Oneida Ave. to Baird Ave.
3. Oneida Ave., from Court Park to Dahl St.
4. Dahl St., from Oneida Ave. to Baird Ave.
5. Keenan St., commencing at its intersection with Kemp, and
proceeding northerly 100 feet.
d. No person shall park a vehicle in any area where parking is allowed
during emergency traffic regulations 4.02.13. The Mayor, Police Chief
or Director of Public Works may declare a snow removal emergency
where the parking of vehicles would impede snow removal
operations.
e. The forfeiture for a violation of this Section shall be $25.00.
on any other street, city-maintained alleyway, or unmetered public
parking lot between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
At all other times during such dates, all motor vehicles shall be parked only as follows:
a. Commencing at 6:00 a.m. of an even numbered date to 2:00 a.m. of
the subsequent date, all vehicles may park only on the side of the
street corresponding with even numbered addresses.
b. Commencing at 6:00 a.m. of an odd numbered date to 2:00 a.m. of
the subsequent date, all vehicles may park only on the side of the
street corresponding with odd numbered addresses.
The Police Department may remove any illegally parked vehicle to a public
garage or proper parking place and may charge the cost thereof to
the owner of the vehicle.
c. The following streets are exempt from the even-odd parking
requirements.
1. Baird Ave., from Court Park to Dahl St.
2. Court Park, from Oneida Ave. to Baird Ave.
3. Oneida Ave., from Court Park to Dahl St.
4. Dahl St., from Oneida Ave. to Baird Ave.
5. Keenan St., commencing at its intersection with Kemp, and
proceeding northerly 100 feet.
d. No person shall park a vehicle in any area where parking is allowed
during emergency traffic regulations 4.02.13. The Mayor, Police Chief
or Director of Public Works may declare a snow removal emergency
where the parking of vehicles would impede snow removal
operations.
e. The forfeiture for a violation of this Section shall be $25.00.
Odd-even parking starts on November 15 and runs through April 15 of the following year (Ordinance # 4.02.06(1)(c)(2)).
Overnight parking ban is from 2:00 AM - 6:00 AM and begins on November 15th and runs through April 15th of the following year. If you would like to park your vehicle on the street overnight, you can contact the Rhinelander Police Department at (715) 365-5300 and submit a request. Requests will be evaluated on an individual basis (Ordinance # 4.02.06(c)(2)).
Curfew applies to anyone 17 years of age or younger and runs Sunday through Thursday 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM and on Friday and Saturday 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM (Ordinance # 4.03.03(4)(a)).
The Rhinelander Police Department does not have a jail, however; you may contact the Oneida County Jail at (715) 361-5180 regarding jail inquiries.
Currently, the Rhinelander Police Department does not fingerprint, however; the Oneida County Sheriff's Department conducts fingerprinting on Fridays from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The Oneida County Sheriff's Department is located at 2000 East Winnebago Street in Rhinelander.
You have two choices. You can either pay the citation or appear in court on the date and time listed in the upper left hand corner of the citation. Citations can be paid at the Oneida County Clerk of Courts Office. If you have additional questions, you may contact the issuing officer.
For more information on our Use of Force Policy, please click this link.
1. Go to https://crashreports.wi.gov/
2. Click on Document Number (state report number) or date and WI
DL or Accident/Crash number. Enter data in window that appears
Click on Search
3. Follow the website instructions to purchase your crash report
Crash Reports are made available once it is received from the reporting Law Enforcement Agency, which may take up to 10 to 15 business days.
Crash Reports are available for FOUR (4) years from the date of the crash.
Crash Reports are NOT available via Email, Fax, or pickup at any DMV office.
- This application requires your device to be compatible with Adobe Reader/ PDF viewer.
- After purchase, your report(s) are available immediately for download via PDF format as an electronic document. Online purchases will not result in the report being emailed, faxed, or postal mailed to you. For more information go to Software Information.
- This application is best used on a desktop or laptop computer. Mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones can be used but may not have the proper software or PDF viewers needed to view the crash reports.
Streets
2023 Fall Brush and Yard Waste Pick-Up has been completed.
Yard waste pick-up is provided for city residents maintaining their yards. This service is only provided once in the spring and once in the fall and is for brush and yard waste only.
Additional Information.
Yard waste pick-up is provided for city residents maintaining their yards. This service is only provided once in the spring and once in the fall and is for brush and yard waste only.
Additional Information.
From November 15 to April 15 no person shall park any motor vehicle
on any other street, city-maintained alleyway, or unmetered public
parking lot between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
At all other times during such dates, all motor vehicles shall be parked only as follows:
a. Commencing at 6:00 a.m. of an even numbered date to 2:00 a.m. of
the subsequent date, all vehicles may park only on the side of the
street corresponding with even numbered addresses.
b. Commencing at 6:00 a.m. of an odd numbered date to 2:00 a.m. of
the subsequent date, all vehicles may park only on the side of the
street corresponding with odd numbered addresses.
The Police Department may remove any illegally parked vehicle to a public
garage or proper parking place and may charge the cost thereof to
the owner of the vehicle.
c. The following streets are exempt from the even-odd parking
requirements.
1. Baird Ave., from Court Park to Dahl St.
2. Court Park, from Oneida Ave. to Baird Ave.
3. Oneida Ave., from Court Park to Dahl St.
4. Dahl St., from Oneida Ave. to Baird Ave.
5. Keenan St., commencing at its intersection with Kemp, and
proceeding northerly 100 feet.
d. No person shall park a vehicle in any area where parking is allowed
during emergency traffic regulations 4.02.13. The Mayor, Police Chief
or Director of Public Works may declare a snow removal emergency
where the parking of vehicles would impede snow removal
operations.
e. The forfeiture for a violation of this Section shall be $25.00.
on any other street, city-maintained alleyway, or unmetered public
parking lot between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
At all other times during such dates, all motor vehicles shall be parked only as follows:
a. Commencing at 6:00 a.m. of an even numbered date to 2:00 a.m. of
the subsequent date, all vehicles may park only on the side of the
street corresponding with even numbered addresses.
b. Commencing at 6:00 a.m. of an odd numbered date to 2:00 a.m. of
the subsequent date, all vehicles may park only on the side of the
street corresponding with odd numbered addresses.
The Police Department may remove any illegally parked vehicle to a public
garage or proper parking place and may charge the cost thereof to
the owner of the vehicle.
c. The following streets are exempt from the even-odd parking
requirements.
1. Baird Ave., from Court Park to Dahl St.
2. Court Park, from Oneida Ave. to Baird Ave.
3. Oneida Ave., from Court Park to Dahl St.
4. Dahl St., from Oneida Ave. to Baird Ave.
5. Keenan St., commencing at its intersection with Kemp, and
proceeding northerly 100 feet.
d. No person shall park a vehicle in any area where parking is allowed
during emergency traffic regulations 4.02.13. The Mayor, Police Chief
or Director of Public Works may declare a snow removal emergency
where the parking of vehicles would impede snow removal
operations.
e. The forfeiture for a violation of this Section shall be $25.00.
Water Utility Service and Billing
How to pay your water bill.
1) Utility payments can be made in person by cash, check or credit card, at the Rhinelander Clerk's Office at City Hall*.
2) Mail payments (checks payable to Rhinelander Utilities) to Rhinelander Clerk's Office at City Hall*.
3) Drop off check payments, after hours, at City Hall*, in the drop box on the Pelham St side of the building(not the elevator entrance.)
4) Pay online via credit card or check here.
5) Water bills can be automatically withdrawn from a checking or savings account. Sign up for this service using the Direct Pay Authorization form. Submit this form and a voided check to the Water Utility office at City Hall*.
*Rhinelander City Hall, 135 S Stevens St., Rhinelander WI, 54501
Contact the water utility office at 715-365-8600 ext 512 or use this online form.
Request for service/shut off/turn on.
Request for service/shut off/turn on.
Landlord/Tenant Agreement.
Fill out the above form and either save it and email it to the Water Utility office or print it off and mail it to or walk it into Rhinelander City Hall, 135 S Stevens St, Rhinelander WI 54501.
Fill out the above form and either save it and email it to the Water Utility office or print it off and mail it to or walk it into Rhinelander City Hall, 135 S Stevens St, Rhinelander WI 54501.
The City of Rhinelander does not endorse or recommend any particular utility assistance program.
Utility Bill Assistance Resources
Wisconsin Water Assistance Program
Wisconsin Division of Housing, Energy and Community Resources
Offices of Community Services- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Resources for Utility Assistance
Public Service Commission Resources for Utility Assistance
US Department of Housing and Urban Development Utility Assistance Resources
Oneida County Aging and Disability Resource Center(ADRC) Energy Assistance Resources
Water rates are regulated by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
The Utility Rates where last changed in 2021. Rates can be found here.
The Utility Rates where last changed in 2021. Rates can be found here.
Water bills are calculated and billed quarterly. If a utility bill has a due date of Jan 20, then the following bills will be due April 20, July 20 and October 20.
| Billing Schedule Cycles | ||
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
The City of Rhinelander has collected some practical methods of saving water that you can implement today. You can find those tips here.
Only if you have a sprinkler meter in place. Credit will not be given on utility bills for pools filled without a sprinkler meter in place.
It is recommended that a sprinkler meter be used by those who have pools or water their lawns and gardens. The sprinkler meter measures the amount of water that is used to fill pools and water gardens and lawns. When the meter reading is given to the city, the sewer charge for the quantity of water used will be deducted from the utility bill.
Total cost for the sprinkler meter and accessories is $136.63 as of 12/23. Call Water Utility at 715-365-8600 ext 512 to request a meter.
Place the sprinkler meter near the exterior house spigot, run a short hose from the house spigot to the entry end of the meter and then attach the garden hose to the exit end of the meter. Call the city with the initial meter reading upon install if not at zero.
Property owners are responsible for giving the meter reading to the city. Call the Water Utility at 715-365-8600 ext 512 to have the meter reading recorded.
It is recommended that a sprinkler meter be used by those who have pools or water their lawns and gardens. The sprinkler meter measures the amount of water that is used to fill pools and water gardens and lawns. When the meter reading is given to the city, the sewer charge for the quantity of water used will be deducted from the utility bill.
Total cost for the sprinkler meter and accessories is $136.63 as of 12/23. Call Water Utility at 715-365-8600 ext 512 to request a meter.
Place the sprinkler meter near the exterior house spigot, run a short hose from the house spigot to the entry end of the meter and then attach the garden hose to the exit end of the meter. Call the city with the initial meter reading upon install if not at zero.
Property owners are responsible for giving the meter reading to the city. Call the Water Utility at 715-365-8600 ext 512 to have the meter reading recorded.
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Voters and Elections
Registering to vote is easy as
1) Online at myvote.wi.gov
2) In-person at the City Clerk's Office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander (if you are resident of the City of Rhinelander)
3) By mail- Use the form and instructions found here (if you are resident of the City of Rhinelander)
OR
4) At the polls.
Voter Registration requires valid Wisconsin Identification, like a drivers license or ID card AND proof of residency from an official entity like a bank statement, insurance bill, utility bill, apartment lease, or government document.
1) Online at myvote.wi.gov
2) In-person at the City Clerk's Office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander (if you are resident of the City of Rhinelander)
3) By mail- Use the form and instructions found here (if you are resident of the City of Rhinelander)
OR
4) At the polls.
Voter Registration requires valid Wisconsin Identification, like a drivers license or ID card AND proof of residency from an official entity like a bank statement, insurance bill, utility bill, apartment lease, or government document.
Absentee ballots for the 2024 election season will be accepted after Jan 1, 2024. You must already be a registered voter in the district/ward you intend to vote in.
Absentee ballots can be applied for in the following ways.
1) Online at myvote.wi.gov
2) In-person at the City Clerk's Office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander
3) By mail- Use the form and instructions found here
Absentee ballots can be applied for in the following ways.
1) Online at myvote.wi.gov
2) In-person at the City Clerk's Office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander
3) By mail- Use the form and instructions found here
The Ballot Access Manual provides all the information a candidate could need to get on the ballot in Wisconsin.
For specific information about getting on the ballot for a City of Rhinelander elected official position visit the City Clerk's page about Candidates.
For specific information about getting on the ballot for Oneida County elected official position, visit the Oneida County Elections page.
For specific information about getting on the ballot for the School District of Rhinelander School Board visit the School Board Election page.
Yes, every time you change where you live or your name you will need to update your voter registration.
You can update your name/address
1) On line at myvote.wi.gov
2) In-person at the City Clerk's Office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander
3) By mail- Use the form and instructions found here
OR
4) At the polls.
Voter Registration requires valid Wisconsin Identification, like a drivers license or ID card AND proof of residency from an official entity like a bank statement, insurance bill, utility bill, apartment lease, or government document..
You can update your name/address
1) On line at myvote.wi.gov
2) In-person at the City Clerk's Office at 135 S Stevens St Rhinelander
3) By mail- Use the form and instructions found here
OR
4) At the polls.
Voter Registration requires valid Wisconsin Identification, like a drivers license or ID card AND proof of residency from an official entity like a bank statement, insurance bill, utility bill, apartment lease, or government document..
You can find your polling place and who the municipal clerk is at this link to myvote.wi.gov
All residents of the City of Rhinelander vote at the Hodag Dome at 863 Hodag Dome Dr. Polls are open 7am to 8pm on election days.
Yes, per Wis. Statute 6.86(b) clerks may issue in-person absentee ballots in the clerk's office not more than 14 days prior to an election. The Rhinelander Clerk's office makes early voting available to its registered voters 14 day prior to election day.
If you will be gone for the entire two weeks prior to an election you should contact the Clerk's office and ask about voting by absentee ballot or got to MyVote.wi.gov and request an absentee ballot.
If you will be gone for the entire two weeks prior to an election you should contact the Clerk's office and ask about voting by absentee ballot or got to MyVote.wi.gov and request an absentee ballot.
Information for candidates for city elections can be found here.
Absentee ballots are generally mailed out about 3 weeks before elections. The City of Rhinelander voter event calendar can be found here.
You can track your absentee ballot at MyVote.wi.gov.
You can track your absentee ballot at MyVote.wi.gov.
Waste and Recycling
To request larger bins you must contact Republic Services directly at 715-477-0077 and you will be directly billed for the larger bin charges. The larger bin will replace the smaller.
City of Rhinelander residents living in R-2 and R-3 zoned residential areas may receive waste and recycling pick-up from Republic Services. This service is paid for through city property taxes. To request pick-up call the City Clerk's office at 715-365-8600 or email clerk@rhinelanderwi.us
2023 Fall Brush and Yard Waste Pick-Up has been completed.
Yard waste pick-up is provided for city residents maintaining their yards. This service is only provided once in the spring and once in the fall and is for brush and yard waste only.
Additional Information.
Yard waste pick-up is provided for city residents maintaining their yards. This service is only provided once in the spring and once in the fall and is for brush and yard waste only.
Additional Information.
Rhinelander Ordinance 3.06.15 states that cans can be brought out 12 hours prior to pick and must be brought back to house/garage within 8 hours after pick.
Republic Services of Northern Wisconsin 715.477.0077
Republic Services does not do large item pick up. Take your items to Oneida County Solid Waste out on Hwy K.