January Service Announcement: Last Call for Property Taxes, Downtown Redevelopment, and More!
Last Call! Property Tax Collection!
January 31, 2022 is the last day to make a property tax payment at Village Hall. Property tax payments made after 1/31/2022 must be made to Dane County Treasurer,
P.O. Box 1299, Madison, WI 53701.
Payments
Village Hall lobby is OPEN for in-person visits (Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 4:30pm & Fri 7:30am - 2:00pm)
Two Drop Boxes are available (Drive up or In-Between entry doors)
Payments USPS postmarked or in the DROP BOX by January 31, 2022 will be credited as paid on time.
Acceptable Tax Receipts
Your cancelled check.
Top portion of the bill filled in by you.
Printed receipt from Access Dane. Visit: Access Dane
CDA: Redevelopment Planning
Community Survey
On Wednesday, January 12th the Community Development Authority (CDA) hosted an Open House for residents to attend and provide feedback for the future of Downtown DeForest. Attendees were able to participate in interactive stations and hear a presentation on redevelopment.
Visit DeForest Downtown Redevelopment to learn more about the redevelopment process and we encourage residents to watch the presentation and participate in community feedback opportunities.
Community Garden plots are now available to rent at Liberty Land Park. Visit: Community Garden
Park Shelter rentals can be made a maximum of one year in advance to the rental date. Reservations are first come, first served basis. Park shelter rentals run May 1 - October 15. Visit: Park Rentals
Spring Recreation Guide will be released mid-February. Lots of new programs along with the favorites. Visit: Park & Rec Guide
We're Hiring!
The Village of DeForest currently has two open positions to fill, Administrative Assistant - Part Time and Athletic Complex - Tournament Groundskeeper. If you are interested we encourage you to apply. Visit Village Employment to learn more about each position.
Celebrate Salt Awareness Week
Salt Awareness Week: January 24 - 28, 2022
Did you know it takes 1 teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of water to a level that is toxic for freshwater ecosystems? During this week we will be highlighting how the Village of DeForest is doing their part to be Salt Wise and how you can make a difference. Visit Wisconsin Salt Wise to learn more!
