Wisconsin Property Tax Calculator
Wisconsin homeowners pay a median $3,792 a year in property tax, 1.42% of a median $266,500 home: the 9th highest effective rate of the 50 states and DC.
Effective property tax rates in Wisconsin counties
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County | 1.93% | $4,444 | $230,700 |
| Racine County | 1.63% | $4,099 | $251,400 |
| Winnebago County | 1.63% | $3,679 | $225,800 |
| Dane County | 1.63% | $6,420 | $394,800 |
| Rock County | 1.60% | $3,703 | $231,600 |
| Kenosha County | 1.57% | $4,179 | $265,500 |
| La Crosse County | 1.54% | $3,947 | $257,000 |
| Wood County | 1.54% | $2,697 | $175,600 |
| Fond du Lac County | 1.51% | $3,365 | $222,800 |
| Dodge County | 1.48% | $3,422 | $231,900 |
| Marathon County | 1.47% | $3,218 | $219,600 |
| Jefferson County | 1.46% | $4,005 | $274,100 |
| Sauk County | 1.45% | $3,755 | $258,600 |
| Manitowoc County | 1.44% | $2,695 | $186,900 |
| Portage County | 1.44% | $3,492 | $243,100 |
| Calumet County | 1.41% | $3,877 | $274,200 |
| Sheboygan County | 1.39% | $3,236 | $232,700 |
| Waupaca County | 1.38% | $2,924 | $211,400 |
| Brown County | 1.38% | $3,663 | $266,000 |
| Outagamie County | 1.37% | $3,668 | $267,300 |
| Columbia County | 1.36% | $3,855 | $283,200 |
| Grant County | 1.36% | $2,729 | $200,700 |
| Eau Claire County | 1.35% | $3,514 | $261,000 |
| Walworth County | 1.33% | $4,036 | $302,700 |
| Ozaukee County | 1.19% | $4,631 | $390,200 |
| St. Croix County | 1.17% | $4,420 | $377,700 |
| Waukesha County | 1.14% | $4,554 | $398,200 |
| Washington County | 1.10% | $3,802 | $344,800 |
| Chippewa County | 1.08% | $2,798 | $257,900 |
Property tax in Wisconsin by home value, at 1.42%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,846 | $237 |
| $300,000 | $4,269 | $356 |
| $400,000 | $5,692 | $474 |
| $500,000 | $7,115 | $593 |
| $750,000 | $10,673 | $889 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,230 | $1,186 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Wisconsin, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at Wisconsin's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Your bill depends on your county and city levies, your assessment and any exemptions.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin?
The effective rate is 1.42%: homeowners pay a median $3,792 a year on a median $266,500 home, above the national 0.94%.
How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Wisconsin?
About $4,269 a year at Wisconsin's effective rate, though it varies by county: from 1.08% in Chippewa County to 1.93% in Milwaukee County.
Do Wisconsin homeowners with a mortgage pay more?
Owners with a mortgage report a median $3,908, against $3,605 for those without, mostly because recent buyers own pricier, more recently assessed homes.
Where can I check my Wisconsin property tax bill?
Your county assessor or treasurer: the assessor sets your home's taxable value and handles exemption applications; the treasurer or tax collector bills and collects.
Property tax by county in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee County
- Racine County
- Winnebago County
- Dane County
- Rock County
- Kenosha County
- La Crosse County
- Wood County
- Fond du Lac County
- Dodge County
- Marathon County
- Jefferson County
- Sauk County
- Manitowoc County
- Portage County
- Calumet County
- Sheboygan County
- Waupaca County
- Brown County
- Outagamie County
- Columbia County
- Grant County
- Eau Claire County
- Walworth County
- Ozaukee County
- St. Croix County
- Waukesha County
- Washington County
- Chippewa County
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.