Licensing -- Permits -- Applications

All licenses can be paid with cash or check(payable to City of Rhinelander) and mailed or walk into the Rhinelander City Clerk's Office at 135 S Stevens St., Rhinelander WI 54501.

Business Alcohol Beverage Licensing

Bartender's (Operators) License

Business Licenses

Public Special Events Events that are open to the public like parades, concerts, block parties and fairs

Private Special Events Events that are private (not advertised to the public) like birthday parties, family reunions, block parties, church or school gatherings.

Miscellaneous Permits and Licenses

Hodag Park Boat Launch Permit            

FEE:  $5 FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF RHINELANDER(You live in the Rhinelander City Limits)
       $25 FOR NON-RESIDENTS (You live outside the City limits example Sugar Camp, Pelican, Pine Lake, Crescent etc) 
Additional Boat Fee: $10 per boat

City Wide Antlerless Deer Bow Hunt
Fee: Free
Hunter Instructions
Hunter Reporting Instructions
Hunter's/Landowner's Request for Bow Hunting Deer in the City of Rhinelander applications are due at Noon Sept 15, 2023 in the clerk's office, no exceptions. 


Dog and Cat License
FEE:  $5 per neutered or spayed cat or dog.
         $15 per unaltered cat or dog
         $ 5 late fee per pet if registered between April 1 and December 31

Burn Permit
        Free 

Camper Permit(for use inside City Limits)
Camper Permit Ordinance
Fee:  $ 25