What should I do with my pumpkins?
Pumpkins can be added to your yard waste or loose-leaf pile and will be picked up during the scheduled collections. There will also be pumpkin disposal carts located at Village Hall during the month of November.
Archives: FAQs
Why was my leaf pile not collected?
First, check for a pink tag. It usually has information why the pile wasn’t collected. Some of the main offenses are restricted materials were in the pile (i.e. sticks, branches, large leaf debris like hostas), pile was too far into the ditch and could not be reached by the machine, there was more than one … Continued
If assessments are not changing, does that mean property tax bills also will not change?
No. While assessments determine the portion of property taxes a property owner is responsible for, the actual amount of property taxes, per homeowner, is determined by the total budgets for each overlying taxing jurisdiction (local school district, Village, County, MMSD, and MATC). For example, if all property values stay the same, but the total budgets … Continued
How can I attend Open Book?
Contact the Assessor’s Office on of two ways: Submit a request through the Accurate Assessor website. Call Accurate Assessor at (920) 749-8098 during their business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8am to 3:30pm and Friday, 8am-12pm.
If my value did not change, may I contest my 2025 assessment?
Yes. Regardless of whether it is a revaluation or maintenance assessment, property owners have the right to contest their assessment each year. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) provides many useful guides. The Guide for Property Owners describes the assessment process including Open Book and Board of Review processes.
Will every property owner receive a Notice of Assessed Value?
No. Only owners of properties where the value changed from 2024 to 2025 will receive a 2025 Notice of Assessed Value. All other property owners will receive an informational postcard.
Why did my assessment change when my neighbor’s assessment did not?
If we discovered changes to a property that would alter the value, or an error was discovered, then the assessment would change. If we did not discover any changes or errors, then the assessment would remain the same.
Will I be notified if there is a change in my assessment?
Wisconsin law requires that whenever an assessment is changed, the owner must be notified.
Do all assessments change at the same rate?
There are differences between individual properties and between neighborhoods. In one area the sales may indicate a substantial increase in value in a given year. In another neighborhood there may be no change in value, or even a decrease in property values. Different types of properties within the same neighborhood may also show different value … Continued
How can my assessment change when I haven’t done anything to my property?
General economic conditions such as interest rates, inflation rates, supply and demand, and changes in tax laws, will influence the value of real estate. As property values change in the marketplace, those changes must be reflected on the assessment roll.