An- swers 2026 Update!!
1. What is taxed? All general property except for property that is exempt.
2. When are real estate When the clerk delivers the tax roll to the treasurer for collection.
taxes levied?
3. What effect does tax It becomes a lien.
have on the property?
4. Four government Police Power, Eminent Domain, Taxation, Escheat
property rights.
5. When is the lien date? Jan. 1st
6. Who does the lien ap- Against the legal description.
ply against?
7. How do assessors Appointed by ordinances, 2 year term
get their office, what
term?
8. When must assessors No later than 5 days before the first of June
take their oath of of-
fice?
9. When is the county as- Assessors are not elected they are appointed by the county board
sessor elected?
10. Titles for assessors in Statutory Assessor, Property Assessor Specialist, Property Appraiser, Com-
Wisconsin missioner of Assessments
11. What is the effective Close of business Jan. 1st
date of the assess-
ment?
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