Wisconsin Property Tax Calculator
Calculate Wisconsin property tax based on home value. Free WI property tax calculator with effective tax rates.
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Wisconsin Effective Property Tax Rate
1.85%
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About Wisconsin Property Taxes
The effective property tax rate in Wisconsin is 1.85% of the home's assessed value. This means for every $100,000 in home value, you'll pay approximately $1850 in annual property taxes.
Wisconsin ranks among the higher property tax states for property tax rates in the United States.
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Wisconsin Property Tax — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax rate in Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Wisconsin is 1.85% of assessed home value, based on Tax Foundation 2024 published state averages. On a $300,000 home that works out to roughly $5,550 per year, or about $463 per month. Your actual bill depends on your county, your local millage rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.
How is property tax calculated in Wisconsin?
The basic formula this calculator uses is: annual property tax = home value × effective tax rate. For example, a $500,000 home at Wisconsin's 1.85% effective rate is $9,250 per year. Wisconsin counties typically assess your home, multiply the assessed value by a local millage rate, then subtract any homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions you have filed for. Effective rate already accounts for assessment ratios statewide, so it is the cleanest way to compare states.
When are Wisconsin property taxes due?
Most Wisconsin counties bill property taxes either annually or semi-annually, with due dates varying by county. If your mortgage has an escrow account, your servicer typically collects 1/12 of your annual property tax with each monthly payment and pays the county directly when the bill comes due. Check your county assessor or treasurer's website for the exact billing schedule in your jurisdiction.
Are there property tax exemptions or deductions in Wisconsin?
Most states, Wisconsin included, offer at least one of the following exemptions that can lower your taxable assessed value: a homestead exemption for your primary residence, a senior citizen exemption (often age 65+), a disability exemption, and a veteran/disabled-veteran exemption. Eligibility, application deadlines, and exemption amounts vary by county. This calculator does not factor exemptions in — it shows a pre-exemption estimate so you can see your gross liability before reductions.
Why does my actual Wisconsin property tax bill differ from this estimate?
This calculator uses the Wisconsin statewide average effective rate (1.85%). Your actual bill can differ for several reasons: your county or municipality's millage rate is higher or lower than the state average, your assessed value differs from your market value (assessment ratios vary), special assessment districts (school, fire, library) add line items, and exemptions reduce your taxable base. For an exact figure, look up your parcel on your county assessor's website.