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FAQ Topic: Finance and Administration

What is Access Bayside?

Access Bayside is an online program that allows Village staff to connect with residents. Residents can create an account which allows them to create service requests such as special pick-ups and mulch deliveries. Once the service request is completed, the resident needs to go back to the Village website and pay for the order. Another … Continued

When should I license my dog/cat? What do I need to bring? Where do I go?

Licenses are required for pets aged five (5) months and older. Proof of current rabies vaccination with the rabies certificate number and expiration date must be provided to issue the license. Pet licenses can be obtained from MADACC or from Village Hall. Licenses must be renewed each year.

Whom do I call to get an assessment on a property?

The Village Assessor Accurate Appraisal. A revaluation is done every year to help the Village continue to stay as close to the 100 percent of fair market value as possible. If you should have any questions or wish to request an Assessment Review of your home, please call Accurate Appraisal at 1-800-770-3927.

If my neighbor is using Diggers Hotline, will my yard be affected?

Anyone who is digging should first contact Diggers Hotline. Diggers Hotline can determine if the pipes/cable lines extend onto other properties. After the paint is placed in the yard, the Diggers Hotline lines expire after five (5) days. This is because after five (5) days, the lines could have moved.

Why did I get a notice regarding my mailbox?

The Village has inspected mailboxes to determine if they are straight, stable, and sturdy. If your mailbox is leaning or appears to be unstable, you need to repair it prior to the winter snow season. If you do not repair your mailbox and the snow from a plow knocks it over, the Village will not … Continued

Why did I get this letter from Accurate Appraisal? Is it legitimate?

Accurate Appraisal, LLC, the assessing firm that Village has contracted with for property assessments, updates ⅙ of the property record cards for the Village of Bayside each year. Although ⅙ of the properties have been chosen for an interior walk through, the entire municipality will be revalued. If you have received a letter, your property … Continued

Why did the Village send me a letter regarding registering to vote?

The only time the Village sends out a letter to any voter is if the information that has been sent by the voter is incomplete. The letter will be sent on Village of Bayside letterhead and signed by a Village employee. The Village does not send out letters requesting you to register to vote.

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