Frequently Asked Questions

Real property is valued by the assessor in the manner specified in the Wisconsin property assessment manual, from actual view or from the best information that the assessor can practically obtain, at the full value which could ordinarily be obtained at the private sale. In determining the value, the assessor shall consider:

• Recent arm’s length sales of property to be assessed
• Recent arm’s length sales of reasonably comparable property
• All factors that, according to professionally acceptable appraisal practices, affect the value of the property being assessed
• The effect of any zoning ordinances or conservation restrictions
• The impairment of value because of the presence of hazardous waste or environmental pollution

The assessed value of all property is determined as of January 1. This is the value used for the following year’s tax levy. In other words, the value of a home as of January 1, 2000, will be used to determine the amount of tax levied for 2000, which the homeowner will receive in December of 2000.

The assessor will notify property owners of the assessment if the address is known, otherwise the occupant of the property will be notified. The notice will be in writing and sent by ordinary mail at least 10 days before the meeting of the Board of Review. It is typically mailed during the end of April or beginning of May.

You can talk to the assessor during the open book period. This time is listed on the assessment notice which is mailed. You can also call Village Hall for the times and dates. Open book is typically during May.

Refer to the Board of Review.