Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Rent the Municipal Hall?
Hall rentals are discontinued due to a space shortage until we do an addition to the Municipal Center.
Can I Run A Business Out Of My Home?
Yes, but first you will need a conditional use permit.

Do I Need A Burn Permit For Campfires?
It is illegal to burn anything when the DNR labels Marathon County as high, very high, or extreme fire danger.  Campfires do not require a permit if you burn within the fire ring.  If the fire burns outside the fire ring, you will need a permit.  Be mindful that any time you burn, you are liable for any damage your fire causes.
How Do I Obtain Burning Permits?
Go to the DNR website to fill out the permit online.  You can also stop by the Maine Municipal Center and fill out a form if you do not have internet service.
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Do I Need to Register My Pet?
Pet license permits come with your tax bills.  Only dogs need a license.  Farm animals & cats do not need a license. Licenses renew yearly. Dog License

 How Do I Register to Vote? How Do I Vote Absentee?
​Visit the voter registration page at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-US/RegisterToVote.  You will need to provide a copy of your drivers license, and fill out the EL-121 form. Check the Village Voting & Election page for more information.
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 How Do I Obtain a Building Permit?
Call the Village of Maine Municipal Center Office (715) 675-5607 Tuesday & Thursday afternoons between 1 & 6 PM.  The Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector, Rich Grefe, holds open office hours on Thursdays from 1 - 7 PM.  Rich Grefe's cellphone number is (715) 218-5713.  Building a house requires 3 or more acres of land. For more information on building permits, visit the Permit & License Applications page.
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Can I Walk/Bike On Village Roads At Night?
Yes you can. We recommend walking/biking on non-County roads with a reflective safety vest or other brightly colored clothing, and a flashlight to illuminate yourself to drivers.
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What Items Require A Local License?
Requires a License
  • Liquor
  • Operator (bar tender)
  • Dog
No License Required
  • Cat
What Items Require Permits?
Permits Required
  • Additions
  • Burning
  • Culverts & Endwalls
  • Conversion of spaces
  • Decks/porches
  • Electrical & Plumbing Upgrades
  • Fences
  • Fireworks
  • Garages
  • Gazebo
  • Homes
  • Sheds (accessory building, barn, garden, & yard)
  • Swimming Pools

Visit the Permit & License Page for Applications
No Permits Required
  • Kids playground equipment
  • Driveway & sidewalks
  • Shingle replacement
  • Window replacement if header & framing are not disturbed
  • Replace siding
  • Other maintenance (within reason)
  • Landscaping
  • Fixture Replacement (if electrical/plumbing is already there)
  • Gutters
What Recreational Activities Does The Village Promote? The boat landing is located off the end of 4th street (45.033494, -89.660259), It does not have a dock, and be cautious of the remnants of the Wausau Papers Dam (45.023043, -89.655360).
The kayak launch is located at the East end of Playground Lane (45.110611, -89.628351)
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