Vernon
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Vernon

Place

Territory

GEOID
5582575
POP
7,464 (2025)
CENTER
42.884, -88.2494
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Vernon

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Vernon itself.

Plan Commission
3/5 seats recorded
Vernon Village Board
5/5 seats recorded
Zoning Board of Appeals
3/5 seats recorded

Organization 7

Departments

  • Administrator/Clerk's Office Clerk

    Village of Vernon Administrator/Clerk's Office: village administration, licenses (dog, hobby kennel, alcohol/operator), elections, records requests, and all zoning/Plan Commission inquiries. Village Hall, W249 S8910 Center Drive; Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., extended hours by appointment.

  • Assessor Assessment

    Property assessment for the Village of Vernon, contracted to Magnan Assessment Services. Holds Open Book sessions and supports the Board of Review.

  • Building Inspections Planning

    Contracted to Wisconsin Building Inspections, LLP: building, plumbing, electrical and HVAC inspections, plan review, permit fees and certificates of occupancy. Inspector at Village Hall Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Wednesdays by appointment. Zoning permits go through the Clerk/Administrator.

  • Department of Public Works Public Works

    Village of Vernon Department of Public Works: roads and roadwork, brush pick-up and drop-off, yard waste, stormwater, community forestry, and refuse/recycling (collected by Waste Management).

  • Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation

    Recreation programs for the Village of Vernon, run by the Town of Mukwonago under a management and administrative services agreement effective January 1, 2025. Office: W320 S8315 Beulah Road, Mukwonago; Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm.

  • Treasurer's Office Finance

    Part-time appointed Treasurer who reconciles village financial activity (payables, receivables) and runs first-installment property tax collection with the Clerk/Administrator.

  • Vernon Fire Department Fire

    Fire and EMS service for the Village of Vernon from Station #1 (W233 S7475 Woodland Lane) and Station #2 (S81 W26220 National Avenue). Office hours Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Issues open burning permits. Overseen by the Vernon Fire Commission. Emergency: 9-1-1.

Services 10

  • Bartender/Operator License Administrator/Clerk's Office
  • Brush Pick-Up Request Department of Public Works
  • Building Permit Application (Existing Structure) Building Inspections
  • Dog License Administrator/Clerk's Office
  • File a Weed Complaint Administrator/Clerk's Office
  • Open Burning Permit Vernon Fire Department
  • Open Records Request Administrator/Clerk's Office
  • Park Facility Reservation Parks & Recreation
  • Pay Property Taxes and Village Bills Online Treasurer's Office
  • Register for Parks & Rec Activities Parks & Recreation