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Portage County, WI Property Tax Calculator
Portage County homeowners pay a median $3,492 a year in property tax, 1.44% of a median $243,100 home: above Wisconsin's 1.42% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Portage County by home value, at 1.44%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | $1,723 | $144 |
| $180,000 | $2,585 | $215 |
| $240,000 | $3,446 | $287 |
| $360,000 | $5,170 | $431 |
| $490,000 | $7,036 | $586 |
Portage County against Wisconsin and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage County | 1.44% | $3,492 | $243,100 | $76,070 |
| Wisconsin | 1.42% | $3,792 | $266,500 | $77,485 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Portage County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Portage County?
The effective rate is 1.44%: a median $3,492 a year on a median $243,100 home. That's the 15th highest of the 29 Wisconsin counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Portage County?
About $5,744 a year, $479 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Portage County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Its rate is above the state's 1.42%. Across Wisconsin, covered counties range from 1.08% to 1.93%.
How do I lower my Portage County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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