Wisconsin Tax Deeds
In Wisconsin, the tax collector or treasurer will sell tax deeds to the winning bidders at the delinquent property tax sale. The bidder willing to pay the most wins the bidding contest.
Tax Sale Type: Tax Deed. (Sec. 75.35 
).
Contact: County Treasurer. (Sec. 74.07 ).
Interest Rate and/or Penalty Rate: Not applicable.
Bid Procedure: Premium bid / highest bid. (Sec. 75.69 ).
Redemption Period: Not applicable.
Law: Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 74, "Property Tax Collection," and Chapter 75, "Tax Sales."
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County Information
| County: | Auction Type: | Bidding Type: | Population: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 18,643 |
| Ashland County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 16,866 |
| Barron County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 44,963 |
| Bayfield County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 15,013 |
| Brown County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 226,778 |
| Buffalo County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 13,804 |
| Burnett County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 15,674 |
| Calumet County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 40,631 |
| Chippewa County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 55,195 |
| Clark County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 33,557 |
| Columbia County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 52,468 |
| Crawford County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 17,243 |
| Dane County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 426,526 |
| Dodge County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 85,897 |
| Door County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 27,961 |
| Douglas County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 43,287 |
| Dunn County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 39,858 |
| Eau Claire County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 93,142 |
| Florence County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 5,088 |
| Fond du Lac County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 97,296 |
| Forest County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 10,024 |
| Grant County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 49,597 |
| Green County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 33,647 |
| Green Lake County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 19,105 |
| Iowa County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 22,780 |
| Iron County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 6,861 |
| Jackson County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 19,100 |
| Jefferson County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 74,021 |
| Juneau County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 24,316 |
| Kenosha County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 149,577 |
| Kewaunee County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 20,187 |
| La Crosse County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 107,120 |
| Lafayette County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 16,137 |
| Langlade County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 20,740 |
| Lincoln County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 29,641 |
| Manitowoc County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 82,887 |
| Marathon County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 125,834 |
| Marinette County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 43,384 |
| Marquette County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 15,832 |
| Menominee County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 4,562 |
| Milwaukee County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 940,164 |
| Monroe County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 40,899 |
| Oconto County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 35,634 |
| Oneida County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 36,776 |
| Outagamie County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 160,971 |
| Ozaukee County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 82,317 |
| Pepin County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 7,213 |
| Pierce County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 36,804 |
| Polk County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 41,319 |
| Portage County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 67,182 |
| Price County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 15,822 |
| Racine County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 188,831 |
| Richland County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 17,924 |
| Rock County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 152,307 |
| Rusk County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 15,347 |
| Sauk County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 55,225 |
| Sawyer County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 16,196 |
| Shawano County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 40,664 |
| Sheboygan County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 112,646 |
| St. Croix County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 63,155 |
| Taylor County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 19,680 |
| Trempealeau County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 27,010 |
| Vernon County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 28,056 |
| Vilas County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 21,033 |
| Walworth County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 93,759 |
| Washburn County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 16,036 |
| Washington County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 117,493 |
| Waukesha County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 360,767 |
| Waupaca County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 51,731 |
| Waushara County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 23,154 |
| Winnebago County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 156,763 |
| Wood County | Tax Deed | Bid up | 75,555 |
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