Rate Breakdown

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

How Property Tax Works in Eau Claire County

Property taxes in Eau Claire County are calculated based on the assessed value of your property and the combined millage rates (tax rates) set by local taxing authorities. Here’s how the process works:

• Assessment: The Eau Claire County Assessor’s Office evaluates properties annually to determine their fair market value. Assessments are based on factors like property size, location, condition, and recent sales of comparable properties.
• Millage Rates: Tax rates are expressed in "mills," where 1 mill equals $1 per $1,000 of assessed value. Rates are set by school districts, municipalities, and the county. Your total tax bill is calculated by multiplying the assessed value (after exemptions) by the combined mill rate.
• Tax Bills: Bills are typically mailed in December, with payments due the following January.

Available Exemptions

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

• Homestead Exemption: Available to primary residents, this may lower the taxable value of your home.
• Senior Citizen Exemption: Residents aged 65+ with income below state thresholds may qualify for additional reductions.
• Disability Exemption: Homeowners with documented disabilities may be eligible for exemptions or credits.
• Veteran Exemption: Veterans with service-connected disabilities or unremarried surviving spouses may qualify for partial or full exemptions.

Applications for exemptions must be filed with the Eau Claire County Treasurer’s Office by the deadline (typically early January).

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Eau Claire County property taxes are due annually, with the following payment options:

• Full Payment: Due by January 31. Late payments incur a 1.5% monthly penalty.
• Installment Plan: Taxpayers may pay in two installments—the first half by January 31 and the second half by July 31—but must enroll by January 31.
• Late Payments: Delinquent taxes accrue interest and penalties, and unpaid balances may result in a tax lien or foreclosure.

Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person at the County Treasurer’s Office.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe your property’s assessed value is inaccurate, follow these steps to appeal:

• Review Your Assessment: Check your assessment notice (mailed in spring) or contact the Assessor’s Office for details.
• File an Appeal: Submit a written appeal to the Board of Review by the deadline (usually in May or June). Include evidence like recent appraisals or comparable property sales.
• Hearing: Present your case at a Board of Review hearing. If unsatisfied, you may appeal further to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue or circuit court.

Deadlines and requirements vary, so contact the Eau Claire County Assessor’s Office for guidance.