Wisconsin assessment appeals start at the Board of Review, or at Milwaukee's Board of Assessors. A later Department of Revenue appeal under section 70.85 has a $100 fee and tight deadlines.
For 2025, Wisconsin's homestead credit is available if household income is less than $24,680. The maximum credit is $1,168, claimed on Schedule H or H-EZ.
A Wisconsin notice of changed assessment is generally mailed at least 15 days before the Board of Review. Open Book is the earlier chance to review the roll with the assessor.
Wisconsin's transfer fee is 30 cents per $100 of value, paid by the grantor and collected at recording with an electronic return. Counties retain 20 percent, and the state retains 80 percent.
Wisconsin sellers generally must deliver a completed condition report within 10 days after acceptance. If it is late, the buyer may rescind in writing within 2 business days and recover deposits.
WHEDA's Easy Close Advantage down payment assistance can run from $1,000 to 6 percent of the purchase price as a 10-year second mortgage. Capital Access DPA is currently unavailable.