Wisconsin property tax rates by county

Wisconsin · #9 of 52 · 72 counties

1.42%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $3,792 · median home value $266,500

Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First installment due Jan 31, Second installment due Jul 31.

When it's due in Wisconsin

First installment	Due Jan 31 Late after Feb 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Second installment	Due Jul 31 Late after Aug 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill.
Late penalty	1% per month interest (12% annually) from February 1 until paid, plus optional county penalty up to 0.5% per month (Wis. Stat. § 74.47)
Appeal window	Board of Review hearings held typically in May/June; written objection required 48 hours prior to first meeting (Wis. Stat. § 70.47)

Full payment or first installment due to municipal treasurer by January 31; second installment due to County Treasurer by July 31. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed December. Source: Wis. Stat. § 74.11, § 74.12, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

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Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.