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1. Can I prepay my 2018 Real Estate Taxes?

Below is an excerpt from an email all municipalities received from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue:

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) would like to provide the following information due to the increased number of inquiries related to property tax pre-payments.

Under state law (sec. 74.13, Wis. Stats.), general property taxes, special assessments, special charges and special taxes may be paid in advance of the levy during the period from August 1 until the third Monday in December each year. This means:

Pre-payment of 2017 taxes was allowed from August 1, 2017 to December 18, 2017

Pre-payment of 2018 taxes may be made from August 1, 2018 to December 17, 2018

Property owners cannot pre-pay December 2018 taxes at this time.

2. How are my property taxes determined?

For information on how property taxes are determined, see our Determining Property Taxes page.

3. When am I going to get my tax bill?

Every year, the bills are mailed to property owners around December 15th. Please keep in mind that it is your responsibility to obtain and pay the tax bills on your property. The mailing of tax bills is for your convenience, and according to Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 74.09(6), failure to receive a bill does not exempt any property owner from paying penalties in the event of late payment. Wisconsin State Statutes, Section 74.09(6) (PDF)

4. What is the tax rate (mill rate) for 2017?

The 2017 tax rate is 19.37 (per $1,000 of assessed valuation).

5. What is the amount of the 2017 Lottery credit?

The Unified School District 2017 Lottery credit amount is $97.67

6. What is the amount of the 2017 First Dollar credit?

The 2017 first dollar credit amount is $55.81.

7. How can I find my property tax info?

You look up your property tax information through our parcel inquiry.

8. What are personal property taxes?

This type of tax usually pertains to a business. It is based on assessed value of tangible items, for example, furniture and machinery.

For additional questions, please contact the Treasurer's Office at 262-524-3850. For more information, view the Wisconsin Statutes 70.04.

9. How can I get a receipt for previous year's taxes?

Go to http://tax.waukeshacounty.gov/. Leave out prefix "291", spaces and punctuation.