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There are 72 Counties in Wisconsin. It became the 30th state on May 29, 1848. The state motto is "Forward".
Currently, none of the counties offer tax lien certificates, instead they offer tax deeds.
Summary: Annually, on September 1, the county treasurer shall issue to the county a tax certificate which includes all parcels of real property included in the tax roll for which real property taxes, special charges, special taxes or special assessments remain unpaid at the close of business on August 31. (Sec. 74.57) The County shall have the power to sell and convey its tax-deeded lands in such manner and upon such terms as the county board may by ordinance or resolution determine, including without restriction because of enumeration, sale by land contract, or by quitclaim or warranty deed with mortgage from vendee to secure any unpaid balance of the purchase price. (Sec. 75.35, Sec. 75.69).
Law: Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 74, "Property Tax Collection," and Chapter 75, "Tax Sales."
Contact: Local Treasurer. The taxation district treasurer and the county treasurer shall collect the general property taxes, special assessments, special taxes and special charges shown in the tax roll.(Sec. 74.07).
Interest Rate: N/A
Auction Type: Tax Deed. (Sec. 75.35, Sec. 75.69).
Bidding Procedure: Any county may accept the bid most advantageous to it but every bid less than the appraised value of the property shall be rejected. Any county is authorized to sell for an amount equal to or above the appraised value, without readvertising, any land previously advertised for sale. (Sec. 75.69).
Costs: Costs and fees payable by the purchaser at a tax sale are not specified by the Wisconsin state statutes.
Redemption Period: There is no right of redemption following the tax sale of delinquent land.
Deed assigned at Foreclosure to: The Purchaser at the tax sale (Sec. 75.35, Sec. 75.69).
Notes:
Counties:
| County: | Population: | Bidding Type: | Auction Type: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 18,643 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Ashland | 16,866 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Barron | 44,963 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Bayfield | 15,013 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Brown | 226,778 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Buffalo | 13,804 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Burnett | 15,674 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Calumet | 40,631 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Chippewa | 55,195 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Clark | 33,557 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Columbia | 52,468 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Crawford | 17,243 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Dane | 426,526 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Dodge | 85,897 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Door | 27,961 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Douglas | 43,287 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Dunn | 39,858 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Eau Claire | 93,142 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Florence | 5,088 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Fond du Lac | 97,296 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Forest | 10,024 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Grant | 49,597 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Green | 33,647 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Green Lake | 19,105 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Iowa | 22,780 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Iron | 6,861 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Jackson | 19,100 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Jefferson | 74,021 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Juneau | 24,316 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Kenosha | 149,577 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Kewaunee | 20,187 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| La Crosse | 107,120 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Lafayette | 16,137 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Langlade | 20,740 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Lincoln | 29,641 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Manitowoc | 82,887 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Marathon | 125,834 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Marinette | 43,384 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Marquette | 15,832 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Menominee | 4,562 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Milwaukee | 940,164 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Monroe | 40,899 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Oconto | 35,634 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Oneida | 36,776 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Outagamie | 160,971 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Ozaukee | 82,317 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Pepin | 7,213 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Pierce | 36,804 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Polk | 41,319 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Portage | 67,182 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Price | 15,822 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Racine | 188,831 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Richland | 17,924 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Rock | 152,307 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Rusk | 15,347 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Sauk | 55,225 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Sawyer | 16,196 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Shawano | 40,664 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Sheboygan | 112,646 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| St. Croix | 63,155 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Taylor | 19,680 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Trempealeau | 27,010 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Vernon | 28,056 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Vilas | 21,033 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Walworth | 93,759 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Washburn | 16,036 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Washington | 117,493 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Waukesha | 360,767 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Waupaca | 51,731 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Waushara | 23,154 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Winnebago | 156,763 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
| Wood | 75,555 | Bid up | Tax Deed |
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