Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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According to Wisconsin Legislature 74.01 tax bills have to be mailed by the third Monday in December. It is your responsibility to obtain and pay the tax bill pertaining to your property. The mailing of tax bills is for your convenience, and according to Wisconsin Statutes, Section 74.09 (6), failure to receive a bill does not exempt any property owner from paying penalties in the event of late payment.
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You can also contact the Finance Department at (262) 797-2448, and we will get the tax amount to you as soon as it becomes available (generally the first week of December). The amount billed can also be viewed on the following webpage once the bill amount has been established. Waukesha County Treasurer’s office
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The City of New Berlin has 4 tax rates:
- New Berlin School District (NB) 12.378288
- West Allis School District (WA) 15.346422
- Elmbrook School District (EB) 12.600212
- Muskego School District (MS) 11.776986
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The amount of the First Dollar Credit is:
- Elmbrook School District - $56.34
- Muskego School District - $49.77
- New Berlin School District - $54.56
- West Allis School District - $73.59
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- New Berlin School District - $163.69
- West Allis School District - $220.78
- Elmbrook School District - $169.02
- Muskego School District - $149.31
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Although your tax payments are made to the treasurer, a large share of your tax dollars are turned over to other governmental units, such as the schools, county, technical college, and the state. Taxes also pay for city services such as public safety, public works, administration, grant and aid projects, and culture and recreation.Finance
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Checks should be paid to the City of New Berlin.Finance
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Administration of property tax bills and collection is according to Wisconsin State Statutes, Chapter 74. The city treasurer collects current real estate taxes from mid-December to July 31. After July 31, real estate tax records are turned over to the Waukesha County treasurer, who collects all delinquent real estate taxes from previous years. The city treasurer collects personal property taxes (business-related), current and delinquent, year round.Finance
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The assessor multiplies the total assessed value of property as of January 1 of the tax year by the tax rate to get your tax bill. Though the assessed value of your property affects your share of taxes, the actual amount you pay is determined by the budget needs of the schools, city, county, technical college, and state. All of these tax units decide what services they will provide in the coming year and how much money they will need to provide those services. This amount is divided by the assessed value of all city property minus the school tax credit to arrive at the net tax rate. The tax rate is the rate that is necessary to raise sufficient money for the property tax to meet the levy. The levy is determined by totaling all expected sources of revenue, such as state aids and shared revenues, license fees, etc. This amount is then subtracted from the estimated expenditure figure, and the remainder must be raised from the property tax.
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Contact the county register of deeds at:
515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC110
Waukesha WI 53188
Ph: (262) 548-7589
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Waukesha County Treasurer’s office
- Search for your property
- Click on Tax Bill details
- Under owner name and mailing address click on, "click here to provide updated mailing address"
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There are two payment options after receiving your bill. You can pay the bill in full by January 31, or pay in three installments on January 31, March 31, and May 31. If you choose to pay in installments, please remember that the amount of the installment due on your bill must be paid by the appropriate due date. If any portion of the installment is paid late, the entire balance of the real estate tax bill becomes delinquent, the installment plan is nullified, and penalties accrue until paid in full.Finance
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Yes. Anything over the amount of the installment due will be applied toward the next installment.Finance
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To be considered a timely payment, your tax payment must be received by the city treasurer on or before January 31, March 31, or May 31, or your mailing envelope must be postmarked no later than January 31, March 31, or May 31. Do not depend on your mailed payment being postmarked on the day you deposit it in the mail.Finance
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If the full payment is not received by January 31, or if any installment is not paid by the appropriate due date, the total remaining unpaid balance of the bill is delinquent. The unpaid balance will accrue penalties until it is paid in full.Finance
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Delinquent real estate taxes are subject to interest of 1% and a penalty of 1/2% per month or fraction of a month, computed back to February 1. If any installment is delinquent, the total remaining unpaid balance becomes delinquent.Finance
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As soon as the tax bills are mailed, we have very long lines of people waiting to pay. During the last week of December, in particular, the wait can be 10-20 minutes. We recommend either mailing your payment or using the payment drop box located in the lower level parking lot.Finance
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There is a drop box located outside City Hall on the lower level parking lot. Put your payment in an envelope marked "Treasurer" and place it in the drop box any time of the day or night. Payments received in the box prior to the due date are considered paid on time. Please do not place cash in the drop box. City Hall is located at: 3805 S. Casper Dr. New Berlin, WI 53151Finance
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If you are listed as the payee or co-payee on your escrow check, you must endorse the check. If more than one payee is listed, every payee listed must endorse the check.Finance
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If the check is not enough to pay the first installment, you are responsible for paying the difference by January 31. However, if it covers more than the first installment, the overage will reduce the amount of the second installment due on March 31, and (possibly) the amount of the third installment due on May 31. If the check is more than the total amount due, you will receive a refund by mail approximately four weeks from the date of payment. No cash refunds are given.
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You as the property owner are responsible for paying the bill. If you have a mortgage on your property, contact your lender for information on how payment from your escrow account is handled.Finance
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If you do not know if you or your mortgage company is paying your taxes, you should call your mortgage company.Finance
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You should read your closing documents to determine if any portion or proration of the taxes were credited to you by the previous owner. You, the new owner, are responsible for any taxes.Finance
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No. Early in the year, the assessed value for the property is established by the assessor, and the owner is notified. At that time, the property owner may file an objection to their assessed value. However, the period for appealing has passed by the time the taxes are determined.Finance
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To get the lottery credit, contact the Waukesha County Treasurer at:
515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC148 Waukesha, WI 53188
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Late lottery and gaming credit applications can be found on the following website.
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The Wisconsin Department of Revenue administers two programs to help people with their property taxes - the Homestead Tax Credit Program and the Property Tax Deferral Loan Program. For information on the Homestead Tax Credit Program, contact the Department of Revenue at: P.O. Box 8903 Madison, WI 53708 Ph: (608) 266-8641
For information on the Property Tax Deferral Loan Program, contact the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority at (800) 755-7835 or (608) 264-6855.