Town Information
The following contains important information for residents of the Town of Ogema. We encourage new, existing, and potential residents to read on and stay up-to-date with the licenses, permits, and regulations below.
Town Board Members
Our town board members are responsible for governing our town and making decisions to better the community we live in.
Lars Holm
TOWN CHAIR | 715-767-5708
Peggy Machnikowski
TOWN SUPERVISOR | 715-767-5871
Dean Kurth
TOWN SUPERVISOR | 715-767-5728
Jolene Berger
TOWN CLERK | 715-657-0802
Joyce Cummings
TOWN TREASURER 715-661-3683
Elk River Appraisal
ASSESSOR | 715-820-0541
Raymond Ploof, Jr.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR | 715-767-5249
Permits
Permits are to ensure the safety and well being of the residents in Ogema. We highly encourage all residents to read up on what permits are needed, why they are necessary and follow the procedures to obtain the following permits.
Fire/Burning
Burning permits are required by the Wisconsin DNR to ensure safe, responsible, and legal burning outdoors. This type of permit is free and easy to get. Residents can either click the button below to register for a burning permit online or visit Raab’s Extra Innings to obtain a permit in person. Please follow all burning restrictions and fire safety recommendations, and be sure to check the restrictions before you plan to burn, they can change quickly.
Building
Building permits are required for most construction and remodeling projects. They are to ensure the safety of the work being done and to make sure everything is compliant with building, construction, and zoning codes. For Ogema’s zoning application click here. Or for more information on Price County’s building requirement click the button below.
Dog Licenses
By state law, all dogs 5 months or older residing in Wisconsin are required to have a valid, current-year dog license attached to their collar. Licenses are good for the calendar year, January 1st to December 31st.
Needed Materials to Get a Dog License
As a dog owner, you need to provide a copy of your dog’s current Certificate of Rabies Vaccination in a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with your payment.
Pay in Person
Sheriff Department M-F: 8a - 4p
Pay by Mail
Price Co Humane Officer
PO Box B
Phillips, WI 54555
Pay Online
There is a fee for online payments at doglicenses.us/WI/Price.
Cost of Dog Licenses
Neutered/Spayed: $15
Un-Neutered/Spayed: $20
Multi-Dog/Kennel (2-12 dogs): $35
For more than 12 dogs add $3/dog
Penalty for failure to obtain a dog license by April 1st will result in a fine of up to $200 and a late fee of $5.
Recycling Center
Open W: 8a - 12p, Sat: 8a - 2p | N1859 School House Road
Our recycling center is there as a resource to better our recycling and garbage disposal habits. We would greatly appreciate it if you, as a citizen of Ogema, would respect and adhere to the following rules when disposing of your recycling and trash.
1. Dump only during scheduled hours
2. Acceptable recycling items include: aluminum cans, brown paper bags, cardboard catalogs, magazines, and phone books, chipboard (cereal boxes, shoe boxes, etc.), colored paper, computer paper, envelopes, glass bottles and jars, newspapers and junk mail, plastic bottles and jugs, tin and steel cans, empty aerosol cans, and white ledger paper
3. Remove caps and covers from plastic bottles and jugs before recycling
4. Unacceptable recycling items include: aluminum foil, auto glass or ceramics, batteries, film canisters, light bulbs, painted wood, paper towels, plastic grocery bags, plastic wrap, porcelain, styrofoam, and treated wood
We appreciate your recycling efforts and hope you continue to use the town’s facilities to continue to do so.
Voting
As American citizens, it is our duty to vote. Our town’s polling location may be found in the community room of the Ogema Public Library.
Voter Registration
Citizens must be registered in their jurisdiction in order to take part in voting in local, state, and federal elections. If you are not yet registered to vote but are wishing to perform your civic duty in upcoming elections, click the button below to learn how to register.
Absentee Ballots
If you aren’t going to be around for an election but would still like to vote absentee ballots are an option. Click the button below to learn how to register for an absentee ballot.
Property Taxes
All Tax collections for Town of Ogema are being collected by Town of Ogema:
How can I pay?
Pay By Mail:
Make your check payable to the Town of Ogema, write your Tax ID number on the check, enclose the correct payment stubs and mail it to:
Town of Ogema
c/o Joyce Cummings, Treasurer
W6050 Centerville Rd
Ogema, WI 54459
In Person:
Ogema Public Library - Community Room
Wednesday 01/24/24 1 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 04/24/24 1 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday 07/24/24 1 pm - 7 pm
Pay Online:
There is also an online payment option for a fee of 2.39% for Credit Cards, $1.50 for E-Checks, or $3.95 for Visa debit. To pay online, visit the Ogema payment portal below
Online with credit card or eCheck – https://client.pointandpay.net/web/TownofOgema