Property Taxes

The City of Waupun collects taxes for the City, the Waupun Area School District, Dodge and Fond du Lac County, and Moraine Park Technical College. Property tax bills are mailed in December after passage of the City budget. The city collects tax payments in December and January of each year and sends a share of the collections to the other jurisdictions. Questions regarding your tax bill, please contact Angie Hull, City Clerk/Treasurer at 920-324-7915 or angie@cityofwaupun.org

Remit Tax Payments

PRIOR TO JANUARY 31: Remit payment, payable to the City of Waupun

AFTER JANUARY 31: Remit payment to the County

There are three ways to pay the City of Waupun:

  1. By Mail:  Send a check to City of Waupun, Attn: City Clerk/Treasurer, 201 E Main Street, Waupun, WI 53963. The envelope must be postmarked by the due date.

  2. By Drop Box:  Property tax payments may be placed in the Drop Box inside the City Hall entrance on Forest Street. The Drop Box is accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
  3. At City Hall:  City staff is available 7:00am-4:00pm Monday thru Thursday and 7:00am-11am Friday   
  • City Hall will be closed: For your convenience, the drop box is always available. 
    •  Tuesday, December 24, 2024
    •  Wednesday, December 25, 2024
    •  Tuesday, December 31, 2024
    • Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The following working day, payments placed in the drop box will be processed as December 31st if designated. If you have an escrow check and a refund is due, a check will be mailed.

Important Reminders: Be sure to include your Parcel Identification Number on the check’s memo line and attach your property tax payment stub(s). If you require a receipt please include a self-addressed stamped return envelope. 

Payments made after January 31st should be made payable to the County Treasurer.

Dodge County Treasurer: 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau WI 53039

Fond du Lac County Treasurer: P.O. Box 1515, Fond du Lac WI 54936-1515   

SIGN UP HERE for Fond Du Lac County Notification System! Automated notifications That a tax bill has been created, a payment has been received, or a payment has not been received.

Tax Rates

The 2023 net tax year mill rate is $17.073 (Dodge County) and $18.033 (Fond du Lac County) per $1,000 of property value.

LOTTERY AND GAMING CREDIT

Lottery and Gaming Credit Common Questions 

Lottery and Gaming Credit Forms  (including on line portal)

What is the lottery credit?

A credit that provides direct property tax relief to qualifying taxpayers on their property tax bills. Lottery proceeds are paid into a separate segregated state fund. The lottery credit is displayed on tax bills as a reduction of property taxes due

 Do I qualification to receive the lottery credit?
You must be a WI resident, own a dwelling and use it as your primary residence as of the January 1 certification date of the year the property taxes are levied.

If you are temporarily absent, typically for a period no longer than six months (ex: hospital, vacation, incarcerated), the primary residence is the home where the owner returns. Principal dwelling means any dwelling the owner of the dwelling uses as his/her primary residence.

You may claim only one primary residence. You cannot claim the lottery and gaming credit on business property, rental units, vacant land, garages or other property that is not the owner's primary residence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for the Lottery and Gaming Credit?

To qualify, you must be a Wisconsin resident, own a dwelling and use it as your primary residence as of January 1 each year. A property owner may only claim one credit. If you DID receive the lottery credit, and your property is still your primary residence on January 1 each year, the credit will remain on your property. You do not have to re-apply each year.

Prior to January 31, If the lottery credit is not on your tax bill,  complete the Lottery and Gaming Credit Application from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website and bring with you when paying your taxes. 

After January 31,  If you DID NOT receive a lottery credit on your tax bill, but were eligible, you must file a late claim application with the WDOR by October 1. Visit the WDOR’s website and use the online application portal to apply for or remove a lottery and gaming credit. Click here

More answers to commonly asked question about the Lottery Credit are on the WDOR website at: https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/slf-lottcr.aspx.

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Do I need to endorse my escrow check?

All parties listed on the check must sign it.

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How can I get a copy of a paid receipt for my property taxes?

When paying your taxes through the mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope and a receipt will be mailed to you.  Payment information is also available online through Dodge County and Fond du Lac County websites.   

Dodge County  https://list.co.dodge.wi.us/GCSWebPortal/Search.aspx   

  • Click I Accept
  • Fill in your house number and municipality
  • Select your name/address
  • Select Taxes tab
  • Select Print Tax Bill / Print Tax Details
  • If tax bill receipts are not available contact the City Clerk at angie@cityofwaupun.org or 920-324-7915.

Fond du Lac County https://www.fdlco.wi.gov/departments/departments-n-z/treasurer/real-esta...

  • Click on “here” to view property tax info
  • Select City of Waupun as the Municipality
  • Enter your Street Number
  • Select your parcel (property)
  • Under Select Detail, choose Taxes
  • Select the Tax Year to view/print your receipt or choose the Print tax bills option
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How do I change a name on a tax bill?

If you would like the property tax records to reflect a change of name, you will need to record documentation with the County Register of Deeds.

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How do I change the mailing address on a tax bill?

Please contact Angie Hull, City Clerk/Treasurer, at 920-324-7915 or angie@cityofwaupun.org

You will need to provide her the parcel number(s) of the tax bills you wish changed.
 

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What if my escrow check is more than my tax payment?

If your mortgage escrow check is larger than the amount of your tax bill either you or your banking facility will be issued a refund check. Refunds are generally issued within 30 days of payment. 

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What is the 1st Dollar Credit?

The First Dollar Credit provides direct property tax relief as a credit for property owners on their property tax bill. Every taxable parcel containing a real property improvement qualifies for the First Dollar Credit. The property does not have to be the owner's primary residence. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue provides additional information on the First Dollar Credit.

 

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When are my taxes owed?

Your tax bill is mailed in mid-December of each year.

Real Estate Property Taxes are payable in full or first installment by January 31, with the remaining balance to be paid to the County Treasurer by July 31.

Dodge County Treasurer: 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau WI 53039

Fond du Lac County Treasurer: P.O. Box 1515, Fond du Lac WI 54936-1515

Personal Property Taxes are payable to the City of Waupun. All payments are due by January 31.

Late fees of 1% per month will be assessed on all personal property taxes paid after January 31.

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Where can I get a copy of my tax bill?

Tax bills are available online, through your County. 
Dodge County

  1. Click "I Accept"
  2. Fill in owner name or property address and select municipality
  3. Select your parcel
  4. Select “Taxes” tab

Fond du Lac County

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Where do I pay my taxes?

All payments made by January 31st should be made payable to the City of Waupun, 201 E. Main Street, Waupun WI 53963.  Payments made after January 31st should be made payable to the County Treasurer.

Dodge County Treasurer: 127 E. Oak Street, Juneau WI 53039

Fond du Lac County Treasurer: P.O. Box 1515, Fond du Lac WI 54936-1515

There are four ways to pay the City of Waupun.

  1. Pay Online with eChecking, eSavings, or by Credit/Debit Card.  A convenience fee of $1.00 will be applied to checking and savings payments.  A convenience fee of 3.00% will be applied to credit card and debit card payments. An additional fee of 50¢ is applied for payments below $100.

  2. By Mail:  Send a check to City of Waupun, Attn: City Treasurer, 201 E Main Street, Waupun, WI 53963. The envelope must be postmarked by the due date.

  3. By Drop Box:  Property tax payments may be placed in the Drop Box inside the City Hall entrance on Forest Street.  The Drop Box is accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

  4. At City Hall:  City staff is available 7:00am-4:00pm, Monday thru Thursday and 7:00am-11:00am Friday.  City Hall will be closed on December 25, December 26, December 29, and January 1.   Please note that City Hall will no longer be open for in-person payments on New Year’s Eve.  For your convenience, the drop box is always available and your payment will be processed on December 31st if placed in the drop box by 11:59 p.m. that day.  If you have an escrow check and a refund is due, a check will be mailed.

Important Reminders: Be sure to include your Parcel Identification Number on the check’s memo line and attach your property tax payment stub(s).  If you require a receipt please include a self-addressed stamped return envelope. 

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Where will my tax bill be mailed?

All tax bills are addressed as recorded with the County. The name on the tax bill can only be changed at the County level. The tax bill may be mailed to a different location than the property address. You may contact the County or City to change the mail to address.  Tax bills are mailed mid-December. If your mortgage company needs a copy of your tax bill they can retrieve it online from Dodge County or Fond du Lac County.

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