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1. When are the real estate property tax bills mailed each year?

The local municipality mails its property tax bills in mid-December.

2. What happens if I don't receive a real estate tax bill?

If you do not receive your tax bill, please call the County Treasurer's office at 715-386-4645. Failure to receive a property tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer of the obligation to pay taxes on time.

3. When is the first installment or full real estate tax payment due?

The first installment or full payment option is due on or before January 31.

4. If the County doesn't collect my first tax installment, can I still use the County's online payment system?

No. Please contact the local treasurer of your municipality for options to pay your first installment.

5. What if I miss the January 31 deadline?

If the first installment is not paid by January 31, the entire unpaid balance becomes delinquent and is subject to interest and penalty retroactive to February 1 at a rate of 1.5% per month until it is paid in full. Delinquent real estate tax payments are payable to the St. Croix County Treasurer.

6. How does the Treasurer determine if a real estate tax payment is considered timely?

Property tax payments are considered timely if they are received on or before the respective due dates according to Wisconsin State Statute 74.69(1). We urge taxpayers to mail payments several days early to avoid postal delay.

7. Does the County Treasurer set up payment plans with taxpayers?

No, but we encourage taxpayers to make whatever payments they can to reduce their outstanding balance as well as the amount of interest and penalty that will accrue.

8. When is the second installment of my postponed real estate taxes due?

The second installment of property taxes is due on or before July 31 to the County Treasurer.