Jefferson County
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
311 S. CENTER AVENUE, ROOM 115
JEFFERSON, Wisconsin 53549
Tel: 920-674-7150
Fax: 920-674-7425
County Website: Jefferson county
Assessor Website: Jefferson county assessor
Jefferson County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If you intend to file an objection, you must provide the BOR clerk with written or oral notice of intent to file an objection at least 48 hours before the first scheduled BOR meeting (or, for a late BOR, the first scheduled meeting after the roll is complete) under sec. 70.47(7)(a), Wis. Stats. There is no specific form for your notice.
- BOR may waive the 48-hour notice deadline if it is shown good cause and you submit objection form (PA-115A or PA-115B) prior to or during the first two hours of the BOR’s first scheduled meeting, the BOR may waive the 48-hour notice requirement
- You must file a completed written and signed Objection Form for Real Property Assessment (PA-115A) or Objection Form for Personal Property (PA-115B) with the BOR clerk prior to or during the first two hours of the BOR’s first scheduled meeting (or the first scheduled meeting after the roll is complete for late BORs)
- You must object to the property’s total value
- If an improved parcel, you cannot object to only the land value or only the improvement value
- Objection forms are available from the local clerk or on DOR’s State Prescribed Forms web page
- BOR may also waive the requirement up to the end of the fifth day of the BOR session if you submit proof of extraordinary circumstances for failing to appear during the first two hours of the first scheduled meeting. Sec. 70.47(3)(ak), Wis. Stats., allows the BOR to waive the notice of intent and objection form to the end of the fifth day
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BOR is responsible for raising and lowering any incorrect valuations and for correcting any errors in the roll.
Note: BOR’s function is not one of valuation, but of deciding if the facts presented, under oath before the BOR, are valid. All deliberations must be done in open session and the BOR is required to decide each objection by a roll call vote. If the BOR votes to change an assessment, it must state on the record the amount of the correct assessment and that the correct assessment is reasonable in light of all relevant evidence received. A Notice of Board of Review Determination (PR-302) should be sent to property owners as the BOR completes its work.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Jefferson county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Jefferson county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Jefferson county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Jefferson county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Jefferson county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Jefferson county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Jefferson county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Jefferson county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Jefferson county Wisconsin tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Jefferson County
Homes in Jefferson county have a median home value of $194,169.
Jefferson county home values are ranked 11 out of 72 counties in the state of Wisconsin for median home price. The average median home value in Wisconsin is $162,502. Rusk county has the lowest median price at $109,927. Waukesha county has the highest median price at $293,592.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Jefferson county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~49%.
The median household income in Jefferson county is $67,167.
Compared to the state of Wisconsin and the United States, Jefferson county's median household income is higher than the state of Wisconsin's average median household income of $59,963 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Jefferson county's population has grown from 67,783 in 1990 to 84,900 in 2020, an increase of 25% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Wisconsin's population has grown from 4,891,954 in 1990 to 5,893,718 in 2020, an increase of 20% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Jefferson county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Wisconsin and less than the population change for United States.
Jefferson County Wisconsin Cities
Cambridge, Fort Atkinson, Helenville, Ixonia, Jefferson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan, Waterloo, Watertown
Jefferson County Wisconsin Zipcodes
53036 / 53038 / 53094 / 53137 / 53156 / 53178 / 53523 / 53538 / 53549 / 53551 / 53594 /
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