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Notice Regarding Delinquent Utility Charges Added to Tax Bills
Please be advised that any delinquent utility bills that were unpaid and should have been applied to your tax bill were not placed on the tax roll as originally intended. These charges are now being entered. If you have already paid your tax bill, this delinquent utility charge is STILL DUE. All payments are required by January 31st. A letter and bill are being mailed to affected property owners. These documents may also be viewed through the tax portal. Please note that the letters sent in October reflected amounts that remained outstanding if not paid by November 15th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please call the Treasury office at 414-425-4770.
Franklin Community Health Assessment: 2025
A Community Health Assessment (or CHA) is a health assessment process that identifies important local community health needs through comprehensive data collection and analysis. The Franklin Health Department completes a CHA once every three to five years. Our current CHA begins in 2025 and will end with a final report presented to the community in 2026. The CHA process is currently in the community survey step. See complete details on the Community Health Assessment Process.
Christmas Tree Pickup - Monday, January 12, 2026
The Franklin DPW will begin picking up Christmas trees at 7 am on Monday, January 12, 2026. Please place trees at the end of the driveway no more than 24 hours in advance. Trees should be free of decorations, lights, and tree stands, and should not be covered in snow or placed in a bag. Wreaths can be disposed of with the regular trash.
2026 Lottery & Gaming Credit Forms
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue, State and Local Finance Division, posted the following 2026 Lottery and Gaming Credit forms:
Form LC-100 – 2026 Wisconsin Lottery and Gaming Credit Application
- Property owners file this form to confirm they qualify for the lottery and gaming credit as of January 1, 2026.
- Filed with the county treasurer.
Form LC-220 – 2026 Manufactured/Mobile Home Municipal Permit – Wisconsin Lottery and Gaming Credit Application
- Owners of a manufactured/mobile home file this form to confirm they qualify for the lottery and gaming credit as of January 1, 2026.
- Filed with the municipal treasurer.
Questions? Contact lgs@wisconsin.gov.
Temporary Relocation of Fire Department Administrative Offices
Due to a construction project taking place at Franklin Fire Department Station No. 1 on W. Drexel Avenue, the fire department administrative offices are temporarily relocated to Fire Station No. 2 at 9911 S. 60th Street. Public phone numbers for the fire department remain unchanged.
Economic Development Update: 2023-Mid-2025
The city’s Economic Development team, city staff, and elected officials have been strong partners in attracting new development to Franklin and helping existing companies expand. This includes investing tax incremental financing funds into major projects across the city. Read more by visting the Economic Development Update 2023-Mid-2025 and Economic Development Update FAQs.
Residential Brush Drop-Off & Recycling Center
The Residential Brush Drop-Off & Recycling Center Yard, located adjacent to the Public Works Garage at 7979 W. Ryan Road, is CLOSED. This includes the gated area for brush drop-off, recycling drop-off, and used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters. Please continue to use the Waste Management Metro Landfill for brush and recycling disposal and the Milwaukee County Hazardous Waste Facility for used oil/oil filters and used antifreeze disposal.
Franklin Forward School District Referendum Information/Updates
Visit Franklin Forward for continued updates related to the Franklin Forward School Referendum work.
Volunteers Needed to Fill Vacancies on City Boards/Commissions/Committees
Are you interested in serving on a City Board or Commission/Committee? View the list of vacancies that currently exist on the various City Boards and Commissions/Committees. If interested in filling one of these vacancies, please submit a Volunteer Fact Sheet form.
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Employment
Current Job Openings: Experienced Dispatcher, New Dispatcher, Human Resources Administrator, Probationary Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter/Paramedic, and City Attorney See details.