Welcome to the City of Bayfield, Wisconsin!
"The Best Little Town in the Midwest"

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            CITY OF BAYFIELDPROPERTY TAX INFO. 
          Need a copy of your Tax Bill? 
          Receipt?  Statement? Please visit:  
        Bayfield County Tax Novus Program​
  • Due to COVID we will not be accepting in-person payments.  Please mail your payments or drop them in the locked utility payment box outside City Hall.  You can also pay your 2020 taxes online at:  http://www.cityofbayfield.com/other-payments.html.  There is a 2.65% transaction fee for using the online payment system. 
  • If you pay by mail or use the drop box and a receipt is requested, YOU must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.
  • If you need copies of your bill, a statement, or a receipt please visit:  https://novus.bayfieldcounty.org/.
  • Your second half payments are due to the Bayfield County Treasurer!!!!!!  If you send them to the City Treasurer, they will be returned to you and you may incur late fees.
  • For more information regarding your property taxes and tax credits for individuals visit the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s website: ​ www.revenue.wi.gov/propertytax/index.html. 
  Three credits are applied directly to a property tax bill
​   with the amounts printed separately on the bill.
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  1. Lottery and Gaming Credit – if you are a Wisconsin resident,    own  your property and it is your primary residence, a property owner may qualify for this credit
  2. First Dollar Credit – if there is a real property improvement on the land, the property qualifies for this credit
  3. School Levy Tax Credit – all taxable real property in     
          Wisconsin qualifies for this credit 

 There are also credits an individual may claim on their     Wisconsin income tax return. The income tax return   instructions are the best source to determine qualification for   these credits.
  1. Homestead Credit – this credit has requirements that can be found in the income tax instructions or in the common questions on our website at Claiming Homestead Credit
  2. Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit – a credit equal to the amount of property taxes paid during the year on an eligible veteran's or surviving spouse's principal dwelling. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) provides a certificate of eligibility. Information, instructions and request forms can be found on the DVA website.
  3. Renter's and Homeowner's School Property Tax Credit – this credit is not available if an individual claims the veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit
 
There is one program intended for the elderly in particular
  • The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) provides property tax deferral loans for the elderly
  • For more information, contact WHEDA at (800)755-7835
 
Financial hardship
In the case of an individual that is suffering a financial hardship due to the pandemic, encourage them to reach out to their legislators to make them aware of their situation. This is helpful for legislators when they reconvene in 2021, and possibly pursue new COVID relief legislation.
 
Tax credits/assistance information is included on the property tax bill backer.
 
If you have any further questions, you can contact me at john.dickert@wisconsin.gov.
 
Respectfully,
John Dickert
Division Administrator
State and Local Finance
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
608-266-0939

        City of Bayfield Election Information

            SPRING PRIMARY - February 16, 2021
                SPRING ELECTION -  April 6, 2021
 
Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election.  If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.
 
To register to vote or to request an absentee ballot, please go to:    https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/     

The City of Bayfield Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
                     Mayor Gordon Ringberg's        
State of the City of Bayfield
November 10, 2020

City Meetings:
City meetings held virtually using GoToMeeting.   Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:   https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/956385581 

January 25 - ARB, 5 p.m. Packet
Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/651036997
Phone: +1 (872) 240-3212   Access Code: 651-036-997
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January 26 - Plan Commission, 4 p.m. Packet
Link:  https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/733248773
Phone:  1 (408) 650-3123      Access Code: 733-248-773 


February 1 - Fire Department, 5:30 p.m.
February 2 - Parking, 7:30 a.m.
February 4 - Parks & Rec, 7:30 a.m. 
February 8 - Harbor, 4 p.m. 
February 9 - Public Works, 9:00 a.m. 
February 10 - Council - 5:30 p.m. 
February 17 - Council - 5:30 p.m. 
February 22 - ARB, 5 p.m. 
February 23 - Plan Commission, 4 p.m. 
City Hall Office Hours:​
​​Monday - Friday:  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed:  April 2, 2021 and May 31, 2021

​​Utility Customer Notices:
City of Bayfield Parking Survey 

The City of Bayfield is developing a parking management plan and would like to better understand your experience parking in downtown Bayfield. The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes and will help us understand the current user experience. Thank you for participating! If you have any questions regarding the survey please call City Hall at (715) 779-5712
LINK: https://s.surveyplanet.com/sNVF2dG3y 
Are you interested in becoming
an EMT or Driver?  

There is a class beginning in January 2021 
and applications are now being accepted.  Please see the links below for more information.  

Welcome Letter
EMT-Driver Application
Employment Background
Background Applicant
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   NEWS RELEASE - Covid Vaccine  
  • Those individuals 65 and older may receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next week!
  • Bayfield County Health Department has requested vaccine to administer. The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) will determine the number of doses the Health Department receives.
  • To get on the waiting list to receive the vaccine – register at https://bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/formcenter/health-8/online-form-to-register-for-COVID19-Vacc-143 or call 715.373.3324. Leave your name, age and phone number.
  • Residents do not need to call after pre-registering. The Health Department will call to schedule appointments based on the amount of vaccine being received.
  • The Vaccine Clinic is being held at the St. Louis School in Washburn – next to the St. Louis Catholic Church – 713 N Washington Ave, Washburn.
  • Arrive a few minutes before your appointment, confirm your appointment, fill out required forms and read through the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Information.
  • After receiving your shot you will be asked to wait at least 15 minutes form the noted time to assure you have no strong reactions to the vaccine.
  • An appointment for your second shot will be scheduled before you leave. 




State residents can sign up for weekly emails on COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout
     Starting today, Friday, January 15, 2021, DHS will launch a weekly newsletter to provide updates on COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout in Wisconsin. This newsletter will allow us to communicate directly with the public, and we encourage everyone to sign up to receive the newsletter every Friday.

     In addition to an update on vaccine eligibility and the number of vaccinations administered in Wisconsin, the newsletter will include key updates from the previous week, as well as COVID-19 resources and links to where Wisconsinites can find more detailed information.

     Registration is now open, and archived copies of the weekly newsletter will also be available.


     REGIONAL COVID-19 TESTING EVENTS
 
The Wisconsin National Guard is assisting Northwest Wisconsin - providing ongoing COVID-19 testing.
 
WHEN: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Friday, January 22nd
  • Friday, February 5th
  • Friday, February 19th
  • Friday, March 5th
 
WHERE:
Iron River Community Center
8275 E Mill St – Iron River
 
WHO:
Ages 5 and older.
Under 18 accompanied by parent.
Testing symptomatic and asymptomatic persons. Anyone is welcome.
 
HOW:
Drive thru or walk thru
First come first served.
 
PRE-REGISTER:
Pre-registration saves time at the testing site.
https://register.covidconnect.wi.gov
  
  
WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE
 If you are having difficulty breathing, chest pain or arm/leg weakness seek medical care immediately!
   
If you have questions call the
Bayfield County COVID-19 HOTLINE at 715.373.3324. 
                      Buying a new home or
      looking to make home improvements? 

Northwest Regional Plan Commission administers a number of housing rehabilitation and down payment/closing cost assistance programs. If you reside in one of the ten counties listed below and are interested in the programs and funds offered, please contact Kimberly Gifford, Housing Development Specialist at 715-635-2197.  www.nwrpc.com/index.aspx?nid=866

Rural Development :
Information on the home purchase program is available at: 
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-direct-home-loans/wi
Information on the home repair program is available at:
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/wi
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City of Bayfield 
 125 South First Street - P.O. Box 1170
Bayfield, Wisconsin  54814
    Phone: (715) 779-5712           
     Fax: (715) 779-5094    
Emergencies:  715-373-6120 or 911      

In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy,
this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
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