Wisconsin property tax rates by county
Wisconsin · #9 of 52 · 72 counties
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. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $266,500 home, the Wisconsin median: about $5,134 a year in Milwaukee County (1.93%) versus $1,952 in Vilas County (0.73%) — $3,182 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most Wisconsin residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County#2 of 72 | 1.93% | $4,444 | 6.9% |
| Dane County#5 of 72 | 1.63% | $6,420 | 7.1% |
| Waukesha County#59 of 72 | 1.14% | $4,554 | 4.3% |
| Brown County#33 of 72 | 1.38% | $3,663 | 4.6% |
| Racine County#3 of 72 | 1.63% | $4,099 | 5.2% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Menominee CountyMedian home value $110,200
- Milwaukee CountyMedian home value $230,700
- Racine CountyMedian home value $251,400
- Winnebago CountyMedian home value $225,800
- Dane CountyMedian home value $394,800
- Green CountyMedian home value $250,200
- Rock CountyMedian home value $231,600
- Kenosha CountyMedian home value $265,500
- Lafayette CountyMedian home value $194,500
- Crawford CountyMedian home value $183,400
- Trempealeau CountyMedian home value $216,700
- Wood CountyMedian home value $175,600
- La Crosse CountyMedian home value $257,000
- Iowa CountyMedian home value $265,000
- Fond du Lac CountyMedian home value $222,800
- Dodge CountyMedian home value $231,900
- Juneau CountyMedian home value $177,700
- Marathon CountyMedian home value $219,600
- Jefferson CountyMedian home value $274,100
- Sauk CountyMedian home value $258,600
- Clark CountyMedian home value $172,800
- Manitowoc CountyMedian home value $186,900
- Portage CountyMedian home value $243,100
- Kewaunee CountyMedian home value $222,200
- Ashland CountyMedian home value $170,300
- Calumet CountyMedian home value $274,200
- Taylor CountyMedian home value $197,100
- Sheboygan CountyMedian home value $232,700
- Dunn CountyMedian home value $243,200
- Jackson CountyMedian home value $196,100
- Richland CountyMedian home value $197,500
- Waupaca CountyMedian home value $211,400
- Brown CountyMedian home value $266,000
- Outagamie CountyMedian home value $267,300
- Pierce CountyMedian home value $333,700
- Shawano CountyMedian home value $194,000
- Columbia CountyMedian home value $283,200
- Pepin CountyMedian home value $214,800
- Grant CountyMedian home value $200,700
- Eau Claire CountyMedian home value $261,000
- Monroe CountyMedian home value $210,000
- Walworth CountyMedian home value $302,700
- Vernon CountyMedian home value $223,800
- Price CountyMedian home value $162,500
- Lincoln CountyMedian home value $192,700
- Buffalo CountyMedian home value $213,300
- Barron CountyMedian home value $216,600
- Marquette CountyMedian home value $210,400
- Douglas CountyMedian home value $205,800
- Green Lake CountyMedian home value $215,400
- Langlade CountyMedian home value $158,200
- Waushara CountyMedian home value $203,100
- Florence CountyMedian home value $173,200
- Marinette CountyMedian home value $158,600
- Adams CountyMedian home value $200,800
- Ozaukee CountyMedian home value $390,200
- Oconto CountyMedian home value $231,400
- St. Croix CountyMedian home value $377,700
- Waukesha CountyMedian home value $398,200
- Polk CountyMedian home value $271,900
- Rusk CountyMedian home value $163,400
- Washington CountyMedian home value $344,800
- Chippewa CountyMedian home value $257,900
- Forest CountyMedian home value $185,000
- Iron CountyMedian home value $165,900
- Washburn CountyMedian home value $226,100
- Door CountyMedian home value $342,600
- Bayfield CountyMedian home value $240,800
- Burnett CountyMedian home value $231,300
- Oneida CountyMedian home value $238,400
- Sawyer CountyMedian home value $236,200
- Vilas CountyMedian home value $300,000
When it's due in Wisconsin
All states| First installment | Due Jan 31 Late from Feb 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
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| Second installment | Due Jul 31 Late from 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.
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.