Wisconsin (WI)
| Official State Website | |||
| http://wisconsin.gov | |||
| Capital | Madison | Largest City | Milwaukee |
How to Appeal Property Taxes in Wisconsin
When you meet with your assessor, review your property records and discuss how your assessment was made. Assessors maintain a record of your property, which includes a physical description and information on how your assessment was developed. These property records are considered open records, which means the public has the right to inspect them . This right does not include information gathered under a pledge of confidentiality or where access is restricted by law, such as personal property returns. You may also view the records for other properties. Discussing your assessment with the assessor may eliminate the need for a formal appeal to the BOR