It is, once again, that time of year: All the property tax bills for 2025 have been sent out to Milwaukee property owners and are available online, the City Treasurer’s Office said in a Dec. 12 news release.
Many residents prefer to pay their bills before the new year for tax purposes, but the deadline isn’t until Jan. 31.
The treasurer’s office is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, but Milwaukeeans still have several options to get their payments in this month.
You can view your property tax bill here and check the status of your payment here.
If you don’t receive your bill by Dec. 26, the city recommends calling the City Treasurer’s Office customer service line at 414-286-2240 to request a duplicate.
Here’s what to know:
When is the deadline to pay 2025 property taxes in Milwaukee?
Property taxes are due in full on or before Jan. 31, according to the City Treasurer’s Office. You must also pay the first installment of a payment plan by this date.
To find out if you qualify for an installment payment plan, visit the City Treasurer’s Office website.
How can I pay my property taxes by mail?
You can pay your property taxes by mailing a check with the return remittance envelope that comes with your bill. Cash payments are not accepted, according to the treasurer’s office.
Those who opt to pay by mail should take into account postmarks for payment deadlines.
“Do not depend on your mailed payment being postmarked on the day you deposit it in the mailbox,” the City Treasurer’s Office website says.
How can I pay my property taxes in-person?
The City Treasurer’s Office is open from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on regular business days. It is located in Room 103 at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.
While city offices are closed on holidays, there are several drop boxes you can use to return payments. Those payments must be paid by check.
According to the City Treasurer’s Office, drop boxes are open at the following locations:
How can I pay my property taxes online?
Residents can use the online portal to pay property taxes here.
You can also sign up for autopay at https://cityofmilwaukeewi.tylerportico.com/css/citizen-selfservice/real-estate/home or by calling the department customer’s service line at 414-286-2240.
If you enrolled in autopay for your 2024 property tax bills, you should login to your account to update information.
How can I pay my property taxes by phone?
Residents can call the department’s customer service line at 414-286-2240 to pay their property taxes by phone.
What should I do if I have questions on my property tax bill?
For more information, you can visit the City Treasurer’s Office website at https://city.milwaukee.gov/treasurer. You can also call the department’s customer service line at 414-286-2240.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: It’s property tax season in Milwaukee. Here’s how to pay your bill for 2025
Reporting by Cailey Gleeson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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