Rate Breakdown

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

How Property Tax Works in Outagamie County

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

• Assessment: The Outagamie County Assessor’s Office evaluates properties annually to determine their fair market value. Assessments are typically based on recent sales of comparable properties.
• Millage Rates: Tax rates (mill rates) are applied per $1,000 of assessed value. These rates are set by school districts, municipalities, and the county. For example, if your home is assessed at $200,000 and the mill rate is 20, your annual tax would be $4,000.
• Tax Calculation: Your tax bill is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the combined mill rates of all applicable jurisdictions.

Available Exemptions

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

• Homestead Credit: Low-income homeowners may qualify for a refundable credit based on property taxes or rent paid.
• Senior Citizen Exemption: Residents aged 65+ may be eligible for additional deductions, depending on income limits.
• Disability Exemption: Homeowners with disabilities may qualify for reduced assessments or exemptions.
• Veteran Exemptions: Veterans with service-connected disabilities or wartime service may receive partial or full exemptions. Unremarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans may also qualify.

Applications for exemptions must be filed with the Outagamie County Treasurer’s Office by the specified deadlines.

Payment Schedule & Deadlines

Outagamie County property taxes are typically due in two installments:

• First Installment: Due by January 31 to your local municipality.
• Second Installment: Due by July 31 to Outagamie County.

Late payments incur penalties of 1.5% per month. If taxes remain unpaid for an extended period, the county may initiate a tax lien or foreclosure process. Payment options include:

• Online via the county’s payment portal.
• By mail or in-person at the Treasurer’s Office.
• Through escrow if your mortgage includes tax payments.

Appealing Your Assessment

If you believe your property is over-assessed, you can appeal the valuation:

• Step 1: Contact the Outagamie County Assessor’s Office to discuss your assessment. Errors may be corrected without a formal appeal.
• Step 2: File a written appeal with the Board of Review by the deadline (usually in May). Provide evidence such as recent comparable sales or an independent appraisal.
• Step 3: Attend the Board of Review hearing to present your case. If unsatisfied, you may appeal further to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue or circuit court.

Deadlines and forms are available on the Outagamie County website. Acting promptly is critical, as appeals are time-sensitive.