Incorporation

Municipal incorporation is the process of creating new cities and villages from unincorporated town territory. The process involves:

  • Petition signed by area residents
  • Circuit court review
  • Incorporation Review Board review
  • Potential involvement of neighboring municipalities who may support or oppose the proposed incorporation; 
  • Potential referendum vote by residents
  • Incorporation certificate from the Department of Administration, if the above steps in the process are met

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