Q: When and where do I pay my property taxes?

A: Real estate property tax bills are prepared and mailed mid‑December by your local municipality. The first installment or full payment is due by January 31 and is paid to the municipality.

For all County of Racine municipalities (except the City of Racine), two installments are allowed: January 31 and July 31. First‑installment payments or payments in full made prior to January 31 are collected by your local municipality. All second‑installment payments and delinquent payments after January 31 are paid to the Racine County Treasurer.

For City of Racine properties, the City allows taxpayers to pay in four installments: January 31, March 31, May 31, and July 31 (paid to the City). Contact the City at 262‑636‑9171 for payment information. After July 31, all delinquent payments are payable to the Racine County Treasurer.

Please note: If any installment payment is late or short, all remaining taxes become due and interest and penalty start accruing as of February 1. Installment options would no longer be valid.

Payment Options for Racine County

• In person:
  Racine County Treasurer’s Office, Racine County Courthouse,
  730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403
  (Cash, checks, money orders accepted)
• Drop box (no cash): Located outside Racine County Courthouse on Wisconsin Ave
• Drop‑off site: Burlington City Hall, 300 N Pine St, Burlington
• Mail:
  Racine County Treasurer, 730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403‑1274
• Credit Card / Electronic Check: Call 1‑800‑272‑9829 or pay at OfficialPayments.com (jurisdiction code 5835)

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Q: My payments are delinquent. May I make monthly payments?

A: Yes. We encourage taxpayers to set up a regular payment plan to assist in getting delinquent taxes paid in full.

Q: Why am I being charged interest and penalty?

A: If the entire amount of your first installment is not paid in full to your local municipality on or before January 31, then two things will occur:

1. Per Wisconsin Statutes § 74.11(7) and § 74.12(7), you will be assessed a 1.5% interest and penalty per month beginning February 1.
2. You will lose the option of paying your taxes in installments for the current year. The entire amount becomes due, and any unpaid balance continues to accrue interest and penalty until paid in full.

Q: Can you forgive some of the interest and penalties on my delinquent taxes?

A: No. State of Wisconsin law § 74.47(1) & (2) sets interest and penalties on delinquent tax amounts. There are no allowances to adjust those amounts.

Q: What resources in the area are available to me?

A: Please refer to our Taxpayer Assistance Resources brochure for a complete list of helpful resources.

Brochure — Taxpayer Assistance Resources

Instructions — How do I look up my property taxes & payment history?