Upcoming Due Dates – 2020 Property Taxes In Wauwatosa City

Press release from the City of Wauwatosa:

May 24, 2021

Residents who are paying their 2020 property tax bill in installments have an important due date approaching on May 31, 2021.

Keep your payments interest-free

As long as you paid your January 31 installment on time, property tax installments are interest-free. Under Wisconsin State Law, Wauwatosa adheres strictly to the due dates listed on the tax bill. The entire tax bill is considered delinquent if a payment is late or missed, and subject to an interest and penalty charge of 1.5% per month, retroactive to February 1.

To avoid any interest or penalties, your next installment must be USPS postmarked, paid on the City website, or received by the Treasurer’s Office on or before May 31, 2021. However, because May 31, 2021 is Memorial Day and the office is closed, June 1, 2021, is an acceptable date to consider a payment timely.

Making a payment

The City offers several convenient ways to pay your property tax bill. To protect yourself and your community, we encourage contactless payment options this year. You can complete your payment through the website, by mail, or using the secure payment depository outside of City Hall.

Reviewing your bill

You can view your property tax bill online. The online portal allows you to review your bill, see your remaining balance, and access payment history and receipts for earlier payments. The easiest way to find your property is by house number and street name. For example, for the property located at 7725 West North Avenue, type in "7725" in house number and "North" in street name. You do not need any other information (no parcel, direction or street type).

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for more information on property taxes or your bill.

This press release was produced by the City of Wauwatosa. The views expressed here are the author’s own.