Waupaca County property tax

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Under the standard schedule, if the first installment is not received by the proper official within five working days after January 31, the remaining unpaid taxes are delinquent as of February 1.

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Under the standard schedule, if the first installment is not received by the proper official within five working days after January 31, the remaining unpaid taxes are delinquent as of February 1.

County weekend and holiday rule

For a Saturday or Sunday due date, the five-working-day receipt period ends at close of business on the first Friday in February.

ends on the close of business on the first Friday in February.

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Installment timeline

2027

Due dates and filing windows, in one view.

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  1. First installment or full payment (standard schedule)

    January 31, 2027

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  2. Second installment (standard schedule)

    July 31, 2027

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How to pay

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Payment methods

E-check, Debit card, Credit card

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Fees

E-check: $1.50. Debit card: $2.95. Credit card: 2.50%, minimum $2.00.

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Late payments and penalties

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Delinquent taxes incur combined interest and penalty of 1.5% per month retroactive to February 1.

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A numerical example is unavailable without a verified single percentage and unit. Use the published rule or ask the county for a payoff amount.

Assessment appeals

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Where to file

The municipal Board of Review, after an informal Open Book review.

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Official appeal information

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Exemptions

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Homestead credit

Who may qualify

2025: full-year Wisconsin resident, 18+ by December 31, household income below $24,680. Owner/renter and earned-income/disability/age conditions and exclusions are detailed in the cited instructions.

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Official exemption information

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County offices

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Mark Sether

treasurer

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Phone

715-258-6220

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Official office website

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Common questions

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When is property tax due in Waupaca County?

First installment or full payment (standard schedule): January 31, 2027 (Set by law). Second installment (standard schedule): July 31, 2027 (Set by law).

Where can I pay Waupaca County property tax?

Use the official payment portal: https://waupaca.transcendenttech.com/LandRecords. E-check, Debit card, Credit card

What is the late-payment penalty for Waupaca County property tax?

Delinquent taxes incur combined interest and penalty of 1.5% per month retroactive to February 1.

Does Waupaca County charge a fee to pay property tax online?

E-check: $1.50. Debit card: $2.95. Credit card: 2.50%, minimum $2.00.

Sources

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https://www.revenue.wi.gov/DOR%20Publications/pb060.pdf
A property tax bill delivered to you in December applies for the property tax in that same year.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/74.11
with the first installment payable on or before January 31 and the 2nd installment payable on or before July 31.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/74.11
If the first installment of taxes on real property or improvements on leased land is not received by the proper official on or before 5 working days after the due date of January 31, the entire amount of the taxes remaining unpaid is delinquent as of February 1.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/74.11
ends on the close of business on the first Friday in February.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/74.11
If the 2nd installment of taxes on real property or improvements on leased land is not received by the proper official on or before 5 working days after the due date of July 31, the entire amount of the taxes remaining unpaid is delinquent as of August 1

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/74.11
ends on the close of business on the first Friday in August.

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https://www.revenue.wi.gov/pages/faqs/ise-home.aspx
homestead credit

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https://www.revenue.wi.gov/pages/faqs/ise-home.aspx
You are a legal resident of Wisconsin for all of 2025, from January 1 through December 31. You are 18 years of age or older on December 31, 2025. You have less than $24,680 in household income for 2025.

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https://www.waupacacounty-wi.gov/departments/government_departments/county_treasurer/index.php
1.5% INTEREST AND PENALTY PER MONTH RETROACTIVE TO FEBRUARY 1st

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https://www.revenue.wi.gov/DOR%20Publications/pb060.pdf
State law provides the following payment schedule unless your local governing unit enacted a different schedule. Be sure to check with your local clerk to ensure timely payment of your general property taxes.

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https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Municipalities/bor-calendar.aspx
if the property owner is not satisfied with the assessment after attending Open Book, the property owner can bring his/her appeal to the BOR.

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https://www.waupacacounty-wi.gov/departments/government_departments/county_treasurer/index.php
E-Check is $1.50 Debit Card is $2.95 convenience fee Credit card is 2.50% of amount you are paying ($2.00 minimum)

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County notes

Additional payment and filing conditions

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Local governments can provide a different installment schedule. Check your bill and local clerk before relying on the default dates.

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Property tax in Waupaca County: county, state and US

Compare Census estimates and read the sampling notes

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Census ACS 2020–2024 estimates for owner-occupied homes. The median annual tax paid is a historical survey estimate, not a quote for this year’s bill.

AreaMedian annual tax paidMedian home valueEffective rate estimate
Waupaca County$2,924 $211,400 1.38%
Wisconsin$3,792 $266,500 1.42%
United States$3,119 $332,700 0.94%

Waupaca County’s effective-rate point estimate is 0.04 percentage points below Wisconsin’s and 0.45 percentage points above the US estimate.

Effective rate = median annual real estate taxes paid (B25103) ÷ median owner-occupied home value (B25077). State and US figures use their own Census medians, not averages of counties. These ratios are not rates set by law or medians of individual tax rates. Differences are not tests of statistical significance. Bounded or missing estimates stay unavailable.

Census sources, quotations and sampling uncertainty

Waupaca County

Annual taxes: $2,924 (90% margin of error: ±$79). Census table B25103_001E.

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Home value: $211,400 (90% margin of error: ±$7,653). Census table B25077_001E.

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Estimated effective rate: 1.38%. Census source.

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Wisconsin

Annual taxes: $3,792 (90% margin of error: ±$12). Census table B25103_001E.

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Home value: $266,500 (90% margin of error: ±$1,051). Census table B25077_001E.

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Estimated effective rate: 1.42%. Census source.

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United States

Annual taxes: $3,119 (90% margin of error: ±$4). Census table B25103_001E.

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Home value: $332,700 (90% margin of error: ±$236). Census table B25077_001E.

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Estimated effective rate: 0.94%. Census source.

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Estimated annual property tax $2,924

$211,400 home value × 1.38% Census effective rate ≈ $2,924 per year. Uses the unrounded ratio; your actual bill may differ.

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Starts at the Census median for Waupaca County, WI.

Math and official Census sources

$2,924 median annual tax ÷ $211,400 median home value = 1.38%. Census ACS 2020–2024; a historical survey ratio, not a parcel tax rate.

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Census source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

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Census source. Last verified 2026-10-24.

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