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1. Can I make an advance payment on my Property Taxes?

Yes. You may make an advance payment to be applied to help offset your next tax bill. Payments must be no less than $100. Please include the property owner's name, property address and parcel number if available. Advance payments made between August 1st and January 31st should be made to:
City of Prescott
800 Borner St.
Prescott, WI 54021

Payments made from February 1st and July 31st should be made to:
Pierce County Treasurer
P.O. Box 87
Ellsworth, WI 54011.

Payments will be applied to your tax bill as soon as they become available and an updated tax bill will be sent to you showing the remaining balance due.

2. Am I eligible for the lottery credit?

If this is your primary residence and if you or the previous owner owned and lived in the home as of January 1st of the current year, you are eligible for the lottery credit. If the lottery credit is not on your tax bill and you believe it should be, contact City Hall to request a Lottery Credit Claim Form before you pay your taxes and your bill will be reduced. If you already paid, you will receive a refund.

3. How can I find out if my property has Special Assessments due on it?

Several properties in the City of Prescott have Special Assessments due on them. Special Assessments are usually assessed after construction of road work or water and sewer mains that run in front of your property. Typically after the construction, property owners are given the option of paying in full or having it rolled to their real estate taxes with an interest cost. Special Assessments may be paid off at any time and should be paid off if the property is sold. To find out how much is owed on your assessments contact Vanessa Norby at 715-262-5544.

4. How can I get a receipt for my taxes?

Send a self addressed stamped envelope (along with the name of the property owner, address, and parcel number if available) to:
City of Prescott
800 Borner St.
Prescott, WI 54021
.

If you are requesting a receipt or a copy of your tax bill after February 1st, please contact the Pierce County Treasurer at 715-273-6743. Updated tax bills are also available on the Pierce County website after February 1st.

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

If your escrow check is more than the amount due on your tax bill, you will be issued a refund check from the City of Prescott within 30 days of payment.

6. What if I don't agree with the assessed value of my home?

If you have questions about the assessed value of your home or business, please contact Accurate Appraisal at 1-800-770-3927 or attend Open Book. Open Book refers to a period of time when the completed assessment roll is open for examination. At Open Book, the assessor is allowed to make any changes that are necessary to perfect the assessment roll. You will need to make an appointment for Open Book by calling City Hall.

If you have discussed your assessment with the Assessor and you are not satisfied, you may appear before the Board of Review. You must provide the board's clerk with written or oral notice of your intent to file an objection at least 48 hours before the first scheduled meeting of the Board of Review. In addition, a written and signed form of objection to property assessment must be filled out and filed with the board's clerk within the first 2 hours of the Board of Review's first scheduled meeting. The dates and times of the Open Book and Board of Review will be posted at City Hall and published in the paper. Assessments can not be changed for a tax year after the Board of Review.

7. What is the $25 Special Charge on my taxes?

The $25 Special Charge on your tax bill is billed by Pierce County and the funds are used for the Pierce County Recycling Center. The charge is billed to every property in the county that has at least $10,000 of improvements and it is charged on every rental unit and mobile home.

8. What is the First Dollar Credit?

The First Dollar Credit is an expansion of the school tax levy credit. Every taxable parcel in the State of Wisconsin qualifies for the First Dollar Credit provided that the parcel contains a real property improvement. This includes businesses, commercial, and private property. Unlike the Lottery and Gaming Credit, the property does not need to be the primary residence of the owner. A personal property improvement is not a qualifier for this credit. Property owners do not have to apply for this credit.

9. When are my taxes due?

The first half of taxes are due on January 31st to the City of Prescott and the second half are due on July 31st to Pierce County.

10. What is the mill rate?

The total mill rate for 2010 taxes payable in 2011 is $23 net of credits. Prescott's portion of the Mill Rate is $7.48. The mill rate is paid per $1,000 of assessed value. For more information see the Tax Information section.

11. Where should I pay my taxes?

The first half of taxes due on January 31st should be paid to the City of Prescott. There are 3 options for payment:

1. You may pay in person at City Hall
2. You may mail a check or money order to:
   • City of Prescott
     800 Borner St.
     Prescott, WI 54021
3. You may pay by credit card online or by phone; 800-272-9829. The jurisdiction code you will need to enter is 6728 and there is a 2.75% convenience fee for credit card payments.

The second half of taxes should be paid to the Pierce County Treasurer, please contact them for payment information by phone at 715-273-6743 or by person at:
Pierce County Treasurer
P.O. Box 87
Ellsworth, WI 54011