Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the township hall located and when is it open?

Franklin Town Hall is located at S6635 STH 27, Viroqua, WI   608-675-3259 (please call board members for important questions)

Who are my board members?

Click on Township Board at the top of this page to view names, addresses and phone numbers of the board members

How can I become a board member?

Where do I vote?

Town Hall:  S6635 State Hwy 27, Viroqua WI 54665

Need to register?  The state has a website that you can check the status of your registration, complete a registration and request absentee ballots:   www..myvote.wi.gov 

***If you are new to the area, please register in advance of the elections. It will save a lot of time at  the polls for You and the Election Workers.

How do I know if I need a building permit?  If your project is a cost of more than $1,000 then you will need to get a permit from the Township.

How do I apply for a building and/or driveway permit?

See the tab on top labeled "Applications" for the application to complete. 

or contact the Town Clerk.

How do I get a fire number?
See the tab on top labeled "Applications" for the application to complete. 

or contact the Town Clerk

How do I put an item on the agenda for a board meeting?  
Contact the Town Chairman

How do I contact a board member if I have questions?

See the tab on top labeled "Township Board" for contact information.

Who can help me understand my tax bill? 

 Have questions about your tax bill? Contact the Town Assessor, Jerry Kins (715) 861-3964

How do I get a dog license?

If you'd like to purchase a dog license, the fees are: 

$3.00 per dog spayed/neutered; $8.00 per dog if not fixed; $35.00 for kennel (up to 12 dogs). 

You must show proof of rabies vaccination to receive a license, even if you know no 

new rabies vaccination is due, your proof of rabies vaccination papers will be mailed back to you. 

Fees for dog licenses are to be payed to the Town of Franklin Treasurer between the dates of Dec 15-Jan 31 and can be included in your tax bill payment that you make, with checks written out to, Town of Franklin. 

Dog licenses may be purchased any other time of the year through the Vernon County Treasurers office in Viroqua.

Who do I contact if I need to do some digging?

 Call Diggers Hotline 811, TDD at 1-800-542-2289. 

For more information go to "Links" in this website and click on the Diggers Hotline link. 

What do I do if a tree is down on a township road?

Call and leave a message on the answering machine at the Town Hall at 675-3259. 

Who do I contact if I see a land or water quality violation?

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a Conservation (Game) Warden for Vernon County at 608-637-3681. Any questions regarding water should be addressed to the La Crosse Regional DNR office. Their phone number is 608-785-9000.

Does the Town of Franklin have a Zoning Ordinance?

 At this time Town of Franklin does not have any Zoning Ordinance in place.