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1. What will happen to my assessment if I improve my property?
2. How can my assessment change when I haven't done anything to my property?
3. How do I know if my assessment is correct?
4. What if I disagree with my assessed value?
5. What is the difference between real and personal property?

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1. Can property be partially exempt?
2. If we are a tax-exempt organization for federal income tax purposes, do we automatically qualify for a property tax exemption?
3. If my organization currently owns property that is exempt, does additional property acquired by my organization automatically qualify for exemption?
4. If my organization does not own real estate, must it file an exemption application for its personal property?
5. Is there a filing deadline?
6. What if I miss the deadline?
7. Are there any other important dates?
8. Who makes the exemption determination?
9. Is the assessor required to notify me of the determination?
10. What if I disagree with the assessor's exemption determination?
11. If the exemption is granted, do I have further obligations?

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1. Where can I find information on how to register to vote?
2. How do I contact my alderperson?
3. Where do I vote?
4. Who is my Alderman?
5. How do I apply for a bartender's license?

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1. When am I going to get my tax bill?
2. What is my tax amount?
3. What is the Tax Rate (net assessed value rate) for 2022
4. What is the amount of the 2022 First Dollar Credit?
5. What is the amount of the 2022 Lottery Credit
6. What forms of payment do you accept?
7. Where do my tax dollars go?
8. To whom should I sign checks?
9. Who is in charge of collecting taxes?
10. How are my taxes determined?
11. How can I change the ownership name on the bill?
12. How can I change my mailing address?
13. When is the tax bill due? Do I have to pay the whole bill ?
14. If I choose the installment option, can I pay more than the installment amount due?
15. What determines a timely payment?
16. What if I can't pay the amount due?
17. How is penalty calculated?
18. Do I have to wait in a long line if I come in person to pay my taxes?
19. What if I cannot mail the payment in time or make it in person before you close?
20. Do I need to endorse the back of my escrow check?
21. What do I do if the escrow check from my mortgage company is not enough (or too much) to cover the amount due?
22. I just got my real estate tax bill in the mail. What do I do now?
23. I am not sure if I am supposed to pay my property taxes, or if my mortgage company is paying them. How do I find out?
24. I recently purchased this property. I thought the taxes were already paid. Why am I getting a bill?
25. Do I have any recourse if I disagree with this bill?
26. What are personal property taxes?
27. How do I get the lottery credit?
28. How do I apply for the lottery credit after the fact?
29. Are there any programs to help me with my property taxes?

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1. Will I still get a bill from the New Berlin utility?
2. When will my payment be deducted?
3. Do I pay any charges for the program?
4. How will I know my bill has been paid?
5. What if there isn't enough money in my bank account to cover the payment?
6. What happens if I change financial institutions?
7. What if I move?
8. Can my payments be deducted from a savings account?
9. How soon after I sign up will my payments begin?

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1. What is carbon monoxide?
2. What are common sources of carbon monoxide (CO)?
3. What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure?
4. What do I do if I suspect an exposure to carbon monoxide (CO)?
5. How can I prevent a carbon monoxide (CO) exposure?

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1. Where can I get smoke alarms?
2. Are smoke alarms hard to install?
3. How do I keep my smoke alarms working?
4. What if the alarm goes off while I'm cooking?
5. How long will my smoke alarm last?
6. How else can I ensure my alarm is working correctly?

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1. Where can I find available job opportunities with the city of New Berlin?

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1. How do I become appointed to a city board, commission, or committee?
2. Does the mayor have open office hours?
3. How long is the mayor’s term of office?
4. What qualifications are needed to run for mayor?
5. What are the salaries of our elected officials?
6. Does the mayor give tours of City Hall?
7. How do I request the Mayor to issue a proclamation or certificate of recognition?

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1. How to enter a plea.
2. How can I pay my citation?
3. How do I reschedule my court date?
4. I just received a citation. What do I do?
5. Where is the Municipal Court located?
6. How do I reinstate my driver's license?
7. Where can I find vehicle registration information?
8. Does my citation qualify for Teen Court?
9. Where can I find information about driver's licenses?
10. How do obtain an accident or police report?
11. Where can I complete my community service?
12. Can I park on New Berlin streets overnight?
13. Is the email regarding the non-cashing of refund checks for over-payments true?

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1. What are the Recycling Center Hours?
2. What items can I take to the Recycling Center?
3. How do I get my garbage picked up?