Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
901 North 9th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
Tel: 414-278-4067
Fax: 414-223-1257
County Website: Milwaukee county
Milwaukee County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Contact Us During Open Book - refers to a period of time when the completed assessment roll is open for examination.
- Open Book occurs each year between the fourth Monday in April and the third Monday in May.
- Request an Appeals Form and Return by the Third Monday in May
- Appeals must be in writing on prescribed forms. A property-specific form can be filled out online, or will be emailed or mailed to you by one of our team members.
- Include Evidence with Your Appeal
- Appeals received prior to the filing deadline of the third Monday in May will be reviewed by a property appraiser and the appraiser’s determination will be reviewed by the Board of Assessors.
- The Board of Assessors will send a written notice of their determination.
- If you do not agree with the Board of Assessor’s determination, you may ask the Board of Review Clerk for a Board of Review hearing.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Milwaukee county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Milwaukee county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Call Milwaukee county at 414-278-4067 and ask to be connected to the county assessor. 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. Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee county Wisconsin tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Milwaukee County
Homes in Milwaukee county have a median home value of $164,123.
Milwaukee county home values are ranked 32 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, Milwaukee county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~26%.
The median household income in Milwaukee county is $52,260.
Compared to the state of Wisconsin and the United States, Milwaukee county's median household income is lower than the state of Wisconsin's average median household income of $59,963 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Milwaukee county's population has decreased from 959,212 in 1990 to 939,489 in 2020, a decrease of -2.1% 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.
Milwaukee county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Wisconsin and the United States.
Milwaukee County Wisconsin Cities
Bay View, Cudahy, Franklin, Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners, Milwaukee, Oak Creek, Saint Francis, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, West Allis, West Milwaukee
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