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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."

Tax Sale List: Use Wisconsin Tax Sale Lists to search for Wisconsin tax lien certificates to buy or bid on. Generally most Wisconsin tax sale lists will identify the property owner, parcel number, legal description and the amount due. In some cases, the tax sale list may include the tax collectors assessed value of the property.

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:	Auction Type:	Bidding Type:	Population:
Adams	Tax Deed	Bid up	18,643
Ashland	Tax Deed	Bid up	16,866
Barron	Tax Deed	Bid up	44,963
Bayfield	Tax Deed	Bid up	15,013
Brown	Tax Deed	Bid up	226,778
Buffalo	Tax Deed	Bid up	13,804
Burnett	Tax Deed	Bid up	15,674
Calumet	Tax Deed	Bid up	40,631
Chippewa	Tax Deed	Bid up	55,195
Clark	Tax Deed	Bid up	33,557
Columbia	Tax Deed	Bid up	52,468
Crawford	Tax Deed	Bid up	17,243
Dane	Tax Deed	Bid up	426,526
Dodge	Tax Deed	Bid up	85,897
Door	Tax Deed	Bid up	27,961
Douglas	Tax Deed	Bid up	43,287
Dunn	Tax Deed	Bid up	39,858
Eau Claire	Tax Deed	Bid up	93,142
Florence	Tax Deed	Bid up	5,088
Fond du Lac	Tax Deed	Bid up	97,296
Forest	Tax Deed	Bid up	10,024
Grant	Tax Deed	Bid up	49,597
Green	Tax Deed	Bid up	33,647
Green Lake	Tax Deed	Bid up	19,105
Iowa	Tax Deed	Bid up	22,780
Iron	Tax Deed	Bid up	6,861
Jackson	Tax Deed	Bid up	19,100
Jefferson	Tax Deed	Bid up	74,021
Juneau	Tax Deed	Bid up	24,316
Kenosha	Tax Deed	Bid up	149,577
Kewaunee	Tax Deed	Bid up	20,187
La Crosse	Tax Deed	Bid up	107,120
Lafayette	Tax Deed	Bid up	16,137
Langlade	Tax Deed	Bid up	20,740
Lincoln	Tax Deed	Bid up	29,641
Manitowoc	Tax Deed	Bid up	82,887
Marathon	Tax Deed	Bid up	125,834
Marinette	Tax Deed	Bid up	43,384
Marquette	Tax Deed	Bid up	15,832
Menominee	Tax Deed	Bid up	4,562
Milwaukee	Tax Deed	Bid up	940,164
Monroe	Tax Deed	Bid up	40,899
Oconto	Tax Deed	Bid up	35,634
Oneida	Tax Deed	Bid up	36,776
Outagamie	Tax Deed	Bid up	160,971
Ozaukee	Tax Deed	Bid up	82,317
Pepin	Tax Deed	Bid up	7,213
Pierce	Tax Deed	Bid up	36,804
Polk	Tax Deed	Bid up	41,319
Portage	Tax Deed	Bid up	67,182
Price	Tax Deed	Bid up	15,822
Racine	Tax Deed	Bid up	188,831
Richland	Tax Deed	Bid up	17,924
Rock	Tax Deed	Bid up	152,307
Rusk	Tax Deed	Bid up	15,347
Sauk	Tax Deed	Bid up	55,225
Sawyer	Tax Deed	Bid up	16,196
Shawano	Tax Deed	Bid up	40,664
Sheboygan	Tax Deed	Bid up	112,646
St. Croix	Tax Deed	Bid up	63,155
Taylor	Tax Deed	Bid up	19,680
Trempealeau	Tax Deed	Bid up	27,010
Vernon	Tax Deed	Bid up	28,056
Vilas	Tax Deed	Bid up	21,033
Walworth	Tax Deed	Bid up	93,759
Washburn	Tax Deed	Bid up	16,036
Washington	Tax Deed	Bid up	117,493
Waukesha	Tax Deed	Bid up	360,767
Waupaca	Tax Deed	Bid up	51,731
Waushara	Tax Deed	Bid up	23,154
Winnebago	Tax Deed	Bid up	156,763
Wood	Tax Deed	Bid up	75,555

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