Department of Neighborhood Services
Public Information
(Forms)
The following is a list of forms available for download from the internet. Due to the complexity of certain forms, not all permits, applications or documents are available. One can print out the form and mail it in. BEWARE! You must file the correct number of copies. Check the bottom of the page for the correct amount. If you have questions, call the corresponding section for help. See the DNS PHONE Directory for a listing of all sections. All documents will require ADOBE ACROBAT PDF plug in.
Abandoned Property in Foreclosure Registration Forms
Registration Form Instuctions - Detailed instructions for completing the registration form.
Abandoned Property Registration Form (DNS-20a).pdf - Form used to register abandoned property in foreclosure with DNS.
External Condition of Property form (DNS-20a1).pdf – Use this form if you need more space than what is provided in section 11 of the Registration form.
Action Plan Form (DNS-20a2).pdf- Use this form if you need more space than what is provided in section 13 of the Registration form.
Code Compliance Section
CODE COMPLIANCE BROCHURE (DNS-160).pdf-Identifies areas, provides program requirements, exceptions and procedures. (WARNING: This is a legal size document.) If printing, your printer will require legal size paper.
CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION (DNS-161)v6.pdf-Application form for Code Compliance inspection and certificate.
Commercial Enforcement
HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE APPLICATION (DNS-164).pdf- This form is for those who are going to use their home as a base of business operations or will be conducting business in the premises. If the premises are rented or leased, the business operator needs to file an Owner Consent Form granting the leasee the right to use the property for business. (Junk Dealers/Collectors operating out of their home should see the Junk Collectors rules and regulation brochure in the (BROCHURE) section of the DNS web site.
HOME OCCUPATION OWNER'S CONSENT FORM (DNS-164C).pdf- This form is for those who are going to use their home as a base of business operations or will be conducting business in the premises and the building is rented or leased. The business operator needs to file an Owner Consent Form granting the leasee the right to use the property for business. (Junk Dealers/Collectors operating out of their home should see the Junk Collectors rules and regulation brochure in the (BROCHURE) section of the DNS web site.
FACADE INSPECTION REPORT - Use this form to file your exterior facade inspection survey. This form details the condition of building per the periodic inspection interval required under city ordinance. Includes listing for the professional completing the form.
Environmental and Nuisance Section
NOISE VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS.PDF- Instructions on how to complete the Noise Variance Application.
NOISE VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM.pdf-This form is for those instances were a known event will generate loud noise (i.e. festival, or temporary event) It is to be applied for before the event and requires Aldermanic and DNS approval.
DNS-166.pdf - Vehicle removal form - Use this form to have the city remove unwanted vehicles from your property. If you are the owner, a fee may be charged. If the vehicle is illegally parked or abandoned on you property the City will tow it away for free. See details for information on this application.
Property Recording Program
PROPERTY RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS (DNS-8Instruct).pdf-Detailed line-by-line instructions for filling out the Property Recording Application.
PROPERTY RECORDING APPLICATION (DNS-8APP).pdf-Used to record a property with the department. Filled out by the new owner. (Note:This is a legal size document.)
SELLER NOTIFICATION-Previous owner uses to inform department of the sale of a property and identifies the new owner.
ADD PROPERTIES-A form for owners to add a list of additional properties to their name on one application.
ADD OWNERS- A form to add a list of owners to a property recording application.
OPERATOR RESIGNATION (DNS-8E).pdf-Used to notify department that operator is no longer in control of property. (Relieves operator from responsibility.)
PREFERRED CONTACT RESIGNATION (DNS-8F).pdf-Used to notify department that the preferred contact is no longer listed with that property.
CHANGE WATER BILL ADDRESS.pdf-Form to use to alert the water utility about a new place to send the water bill.
TITLE SEARCH FORM.pdf-Use this form to request a search of Department of Neighborhood Services records for Pending Special Charges and Outstanding Code Violations. Other items included in the search are Code Compliance, Property Recording, Rent Withholding and Fire Inspection. There is a $35.00 fee per address for this search. The property owner will be responsible for any special charges assessed on the property tax bill where a Title Search was not requested in writing prior to the conveyance.
Plumbing Performance Bond and Insurance Certificate Forms
PLUMBERS PERFORMANCE BOND-DNS-114.pdf Good for 2009
PLUMBERS CERRTIFICATE OF INSURANCE-DNS-114B.pdf Good for 2009
These are forms needed by plumbing contractors to do business under permit in the City of Milwaukee. Download the forms and print them on any computer. If you have any questions contact the Department of Neighborhood Services Plumbing Section at (414) 286-3361.
PERFORMANCE BOND AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTIONS ONLY-These are the instructions on how to fill out the forms needed by plumbing contractors to do business under permit in the City of Milwaukee. Download the forms and print them on any computer. If you have any questions contact the Department of Neighborhood Services Plumbing Section at (414) 286-3361.
PLUMBING INSPECTION CHECKLIST-Used by plumbing inspectors to verify plumbing system.
Last Update 6/17/09