Getting Your Home Back After a Tax Sale in Wisconsin
How long you have to redeem a home after a property tax sale or tax lien sale in Wisconsin, and how to do it.
Short answer: After the county issues a tax certificate for unpaid property taxes, anyone may redeem the land at any time before a tax deed is recorded by paying the county treasurer the unpaid taxes plus interest, penalty and other authorized charges. Wis. Stat. §§ 75.01, 75.12
| Property tax sales | After the county issues a tax certificate for unpaid property taxes, anyone may redeem the land at any time before a tax deed is recorded by paying the county treasurer the unpaid taxes plus interest, penalty and other authorized charges. Partial payments of at least $20 are allowed but do not extend the redemption period. A tax deed cannot issue unless a written notice of application for tax deed has been served on the owner. Source: Wis. Stat. §§ 75.01, 75.12 |
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FAQ
How do you get your home back after a tax sale in Wisconsin?
After the county issues a tax certificate for unpaid property taxes, anyone may redeem the land at any time before a tax deed is recorded by paying the county treasurer the unpaid taxes plus interest, penalty and other authorized charges. Partial payments of at least $20 are allowed but do not extend the redemption period. A tax deed cannot issue unless a written notice of application for tax deed has been served on the owner.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.