Waukesha Sends out Tax Bills

is sending out 23,620 tax bills to Waukesha property owners today.

“The rate per thousand of assessed valuation is $21.21,” states an e-mail from Clerk/Treasurer Tom Neill. “This would result in a net reduction of approximately $52 on a median home valued at $187,300. Payments can be made in person, by mail, or at any Waukesha State Bank location.”

This is the tax breakdown:

• Waukesha School District: $51,941,639; $9.64 per $1,000 of assessed property value
• City of Waukesha: $51,466,874; $9.55 per $1,000 of assessed property value
• Waukesha County Technical College: $2.10 per $1,000 of assessed property value
• State of Wisconsin: $978,715; $.18 per $1,000 of assessed property value
• State Tax Credit: $1.56 per $1,000 of assessed property value (reduction on tax bill)
  

The budget included a message from

"Happy families are all alike – they have meaningful work, responsible finances, reliable systems and clear goals," Scrima said. "In the same way, since cities are in some way larger families, happy cities have meaningful work, responsible finances, reliable systems and clear goals. We get it. As Council and Mayor, your priorities are our priorities."