Real Estate and personal
property tax bills are mailed in mid-December of each year. The
first installment is due and should be postmarked by January 31st
of each year. The second installment is due and should be postmarked
by July 31st. Both installment payments are paid to the Portage
County Treasurer, County-City Building, 1516 Church Street, Stevens
Point, WI, 54481. The tax bills are printed with details of their
office hours and payment procedures. The County will return all
"post-dated" checks. Those wishing a receipt should
include a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with their payment.
The tax rate you are charged is the rate which is necessary to
raise sufficient money from the property tax to meet the levy
of the Village as well as those levied by the State, County, Stevens
Point School District and Mid-State Technical College. The tax
rate is the same for all property within the Village. The amount
of real estate tax allocated to each individual taxpayer is based
upon the local assessed value of the parcel. The yearly Assessment
Roll is open for inspection prior to holding of the annual Board
of Review to give residents the opportunity to review their assessment
or those of other properties in the Village. At least fifteen
days prior to Open Book and Board of Review, notice of date and
time is published in the local newspaper. Under Wisconsin State
law, you may file an objection to your property assessment if
you feel that your assessment is incorrect and you may appear
before the annual Board of Review. To do so an official "Objection
to Property Assessment" form must be completed and filed
with the Village Clerk prior to the scheduled Board of Review.
These forms are available in the Village Clerk's Office in the
Municipal Building after April 15th of each year. For further
information regarding property assessments, please contact the
Village Assessor at 345-5250.
