Water Rate Increase - Updated 09/23/2021
The Port Washington Municipal Water Utility will file an application on September 23, 2021, with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), for authority to increase water rates. Rates for general service will increase 3.0 percent. The increase is necessary to reduce the existing deficiency in present rates. The request is being made under Wis. Stat. 196.193. Rate increases granted under this statute do not require a public hearing. The effect of the increase for some selected customers is shown here. Public Fire Protection and Wholesale rates (if applicable) will also increase 3.0 percent. This rate increase will go into effect on November 7, 2021. If you have any questions about the rate increase request, call the Port Washington Municipal Water Utility at (262) 284-5585.

Assessment Roll and Open Book - Updated 09/20/2021
The assessment roll for the Year 2021 is available for review starting on the 16th of September, 2021 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Port Washington City Hall. Although Open Book was already held on September 16th with the City Assessor, if you did not attend and would still like to speak with the Assessor regarding your property assessment you can still do so by contacting him to schedule an appointment by telephone by calling 920-749-1995 up until Monday, October 4th. The Board of Review for the City of Port Washington shall hold its meeting on October 6, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or to adjournment at Port Washington City Hall by scheduled hearing. For more information and documents, please visit the City of Port Washington Board of Review page.

Request For Proposal - Downtown and Lakefront Master Plan - Updated 09/17/2021
The City of Port Washington is requesting proposals for planning and design services for the City of Port Washington Downtown and Lakefront Master Plan. For more information, please click here. UPDATE: RFP QUESTIONS AND REPLIES - please click here.

Garbage/Recycling Pick-Up Information - Updated 09/16/2021
Beginning Monday, September 20, 2021, the new City of Port Washington garbage and recycling collection provider will be Harter’s Lakeside Disposal, LLC. Harter’s will begin collecting garbage on that Monday using the same green garbage carts that you are using now. A letter will be sent to your household with additional collection services information. To see the letter, please click here.

Change In Meeting Times - Updated 09/15/2021
Please note changes to meeting start times beginning in October at City Hall:

COMMON COUNCIL MEETINGS- Beginning on Tuesday, October 5th all future Common Council meetings will be starting at 6:30 p.m.

FINANCE AND LICENSE COMMITTEE MEETINGS- Beginning on Tuesday, October 5th all future Finance and License Committee meetings will be starting at 5:30 p.m.

Hydrant Flushing - Updated 08/26/2021
The City of Port Washington Water Department will be flushing hydrants in the City from September 7, 2021 through October 29, 2021. Because of the possibility of discoloring of your water due to disturbance of mains, we advise if it is at all possible, that you refrain from washing clothes between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3 :30 p.m. during these weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Leo Duffrin, Water Supt. at 284-2172.

Employment Opportunities - Updated 08/24/2021
The City of Port Washington has an opening for AV Operator and also School Crossing Guard positions. For more information, please visit the City of Port Washington employment page.

Wastewater Utility – Rate Change - Updated 08/24/2021
The base rate for sewer increased as of 03/01/2021. This will be reflected on the billing that will be mailed at the end of May due by June 25, 2021. Below are the 2021 Water & Sewer rates for referencing:

• 2021 Water/Sewer Base Rates
• 2021 Water/Sewer Rates and Payment Information

The summer sewer credit has been eliminated as of 3/16/2021. Residents who may have received this credit in the past and feel that they use a significant amount of water that is not discharged to the sanitary sewer, you do have the option of installing a deduct meter. Please contact the Utility Office for additional information at 262-284-5585 ext 1004.

• Ordinance 2021-3

Port Washington In USA Today - Updated 08/23/2021
Escape to beautiful beach towns in the Midwest. Port Washington made the Top 10 list! Read about it here.

IMPACT FEE PROGRAM ANALYSIS - Updated 08/20/2021
In October of 2020, Staff recommended an analysis of the City’s Impact Fee Program, which had been in existence since 1999. Over the next nine (9) months, the Program was analyzed, conclusions were arrived at, and Staff planned for recommendations to the Common Council. Click here for more information.

I-43 Reconstruction - Updated 08/20/2021
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin reconstruction on I-43 between late August and late 2021. For more information, please click here.

Trick or Treat Day/Hours - Updated 08/20/2021
Trick or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Attention City Residents - Updated 08/17/2021
On October 31, 2020, Waste Management, Inc., purchased Advanced Disposal, with whom the City was in year 8 of a 10-year contract to collect, haul, and dispose of the City's refuse and recycling. In the ensuing months, the City experienced a decline in services which Waste Management said was due to new personnel, old equipment, miscommunications, etc. This prompted City officials to have semi-weekly performance meetings in which concerns, and ongoing complaints were discussed, and which Waste Management’s representatives promised to address. Unfortunately, the problems have continued and become worse.

As a result, Waste Management has been notified of the City's decision to terminate the contract and secure another waste hauler. Because Advanced Disposal was the dominant collector in SE Wisconsin prior to its acquisition by Waste Management, numerous other area communities are in the same situation as Port Washington and have reconsidered their continued use of Waste Management’s services due to performance-related issues.

We ask for your continued patience at this time as the City deals with the logistics of physically collecting and disposing of garbage and recycling while the current collector’s services are ending, and the challenges in securing another collector in a market where there are very few businesses.

Please continue to notify Waste Management of any collection problems at 1-888-960-0008 and the City of Port Washington at 262-284-2600.

2020 Consumer Confidence/Water Quality Report - Updated 05/11/2021
The new City of Port Washington 2020 Consumer Confidence Report is now available to view online. Click here to view.

2021 REVALUATION - Updated 05/03/2021
The City is undertaking a revaluation of all taxable properties for the tax year 2021. Currently there are 5 assessors from Associated Appraisal Consultants, Inc. visiting properties throughout the City conducting their assessments. You may see them in your neighborhood over the next two months. They will be wearing ID badges and have information cards with them as well. The purpose of the revaluation is not to raise taxes but rather to provide a fair distribution of the property tax burden based on the market value of each property. For additional information about the Revaluation, please click here: City of Port Washington Assessor page.

2021 City Yard Hours and Brush Collection Policy - Updated 03/19/2021
For information regarding the 2021 City Yard hours and brush collection policy, please visit our City of Port Washington Public Works page.

NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE CITY OF PORT WASHINGTON WHERE ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS OR PARKING LOTS ARE PRESENT - Updated 04/14/2021
Since 2017, the City of Port Washington has banned the usage of Coal Tar Based Sealants for sealing asphalt driveways, parking lots, or any paved surfaces. Coal tar based sealants contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) which are highly toxic to humans and animals, and pollute our waterways, including Lake Michigan.

Please be aware that the private, public, or commercial sale or usage of coal tar-based sealants in the City of Port Washington is strictly prohibited, and all violators are subject to a minimum fine of $250, and a minimum of $1,000 fine for commercial applicators.

When hiring a contractor, be sure to ask if they use coal tar based sealants so that you can inform the contractor that they are not permitted. Insist on an asphalt based sealant instead.

Please click on this link for more information from Clean Wisconsin and Lakeshore Natural Resources Partnership.

Building Inspection Permits - New Fees - Updated 02/26/2021
Effective 02/26/2021 some Building Inspection permit fees have changed. To access the current fees and permit forms please visit the City of Port Washington Building Inspection page.

Room & Lodging Tax - Updated 01/01/2020
For information on City of Port Washington Room & Lodging Tax, and if your business is required to collect room tax, please click here.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off - Updated 01/01/2020
Get rid of hazardous items NOT collected in your regular trash pick up. For more information, click here.

Economic Development Plan: 2035 - Updated 01/01/2019
For a copy of the 2035 Economic Development Plan, please click here.