Property Taxes

The Village of Waunakee collects taxes for 5 taxing jurisdictions, the State of Wisconsin, Dane County, Waunakee School District, Madison College (aka Madison Area Technical College) and the Village of Waunakee.

Real estate tax payments are made at the Village Hall through January 31. Real estate property taxes are payable in full by January 31, or the first installment as shown on your tax bill by January 31. The remaining balance, or second installment is paid to the Dane County Treasurer by July 31. All real estate property tax payments made after January 31 must go to the office of the Dane County Treasurer.

2022 Tax Bill Informational Insert

Tax Payment Options

Personal property taxes are taxes on non-real estate business property. All personal property tax payments are made at the Village Hall. Personal property taxes are due in full by January 31. Late fees of 1.5% per month will be assessed on all personal property taxes paid after January 31.

Overpayments & Refunds

Any tax payments that generate a refund will not be processed until the county processes all payments in February. The county has requested that the Village wait until the Village's tax collection period is over to validate all potential refunds. If settlement with the county goes as planned, the Village will try and have refunds processed by March.

Property Assessment