Rate Breakdown

Property taxes in Dodge County are calculated by multiplying the assessed value (minus exemptions) by the total local millage rate.

How Property Tax Works in Dodge County

Property taxes in Dodge County are calculated based on the assessed value of your property and the applicable millage (tax) rates. The process begins with an assessment by the Dodge County Assessor's Office, which determines the fair market value of your property as of January 1 each year. This assessed value is then multiplied by the local millage rate, which combines county, municipal, school district, and technical college levies.

• Assessment Process: Assessments are conducted annually, and property owners receive a notice of assessment in the spring. If you disagree with the valuation, you may appeal (see Appealing Your Assessment below).
• Millage Rates: Tax rates vary by location within Dodge County due to differing municipal and school district budgets. The county treasurer applies these rates to generate your tax bill.

Available Exemptions

Wisconsin offers several property tax exemptions that may reduce your tax burden in Dodge County:

• Homestead Credit: A state program for low-income homeowners, offering a direct reduction on property taxes.
• Senior Citizen Exemption: Residents aged 65+ may qualify for a tax credit if their household income falls below state thresholds.
• Disability Exemption: Homeowners with disabilities may be eligible for exemptions or deferrals based on income and disability status.
• Veteran Exemptions: Veterans with service-connected disabilities or unremarried surviving spouses may qualify for partial or full exemptions.

Applications for exemptions must be filed with the Dodge County Treasurer’s Office by the specified deadlines, typically in early spring.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Dodge County property taxes are due in two installments:

• First Installment: Due by January 31 to your local municipal treasurer.
• Second Installment: Due by July 31 to the Dodge County Treasurer.

Late payments incur a 1.5% monthly interest penalty. If taxes remain unpaid after two years, the county may initiate a tax lien or foreclosure process. Payment plans or deferrals may be available for qualifying seniors or low-income residents—contact the Treasurer’s Office for details.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe your property is overassessed, follow these steps to appeal:

• Step 1: Review your assessment notice and compare it to recent sales of similar properties in your area.
• Step 2: Discuss discrepancies with the Dodge County Assessor’s Office—many issues can be resolved informally.
• Step 3: File a formal appeal with the Board of Review by the deadline (typically in May). Present evidence such as appraisals or photos to support your claim.

Deadlines are strict, so act promptly. If unsatisfied with the Board’s decision, you may pursue further appeal through the Wisconsin Department of Revenue or circuit court.