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Milwaukee County Property Tax Appeal Guide

If your Milwaukee County, WI property is over-assessed, you can appeal to lower your tax bill. Here are the deadlines, filing steps, and how often appeals succeed.

Appeal deadline
Third Monday in May (Board of Review)
Appeal success rate
50%
Effective tax rate
2.24%
How to file
Board of Review objection
Pre-fillable appeal form
County form required

How to appeal your assessment in Milwaukee County

Compare your assessed value to recent comparable sales. If your home is assessed above market value, gather 3–6 comparable sales and file your appeal with Milwaukee County before the deadline. A well-documented appeal with strong comps has the best chance of a reduction.

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Milwaukee County Property Tax Appeal Guide — Deadlines, Steps & Success Rate