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Property Taxes & Assessment

Purpose

All real estate and personal property in the Village of Arena is assessed annually. The purpose of a property assessment is to assure that all property in the village is valued fairly and equitably for taxing purposes. The Village of Arena has contracted with Gardiner Appraisal Services to assess real estate and personal property in the village. Phone No. – 608-943-8009; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 131, Mineral Point, WI 53565; Email – gardinerappraisal@gmail.com

Resources


Property Assessment Guides & Publications

Additional information on property assessment in Arena, including parcel information, maps, tax history, and the assessment process, can be viewed online at Wisconsin Department of Revenue, or Iowa County Ascent, or the Public Access computer located in Village Hall or by formal request of the Village Clerk.

Resources


When Property Taxes are Due?

Property tax bills are mailed to property owners’ mid December.  The Village Clerk’s Office can assist you with any questions or concerns regarding your property tax bill or payment.

The property taxes are collected by the Arena Clerk/Treasurer’s Office for first installment (1st installment due January 31st). Second installment due July 31st to the Iowa County Treasurers Office.  Receipts will be returned by mail only if a stamped self-addressed envelope is included with your payment.

Open Book

Open Book will be held in the Spring at the Arena Village Hall, 345 West Street.  Date will be posted once determined.  Open Book provides property owners an opportunity to meet with the Assessor to discuss their assessment. If you have questions, contact the Village Clerk at (608) 753-2133.

Board of Review & Reevaluation

The first meeting of the Board of Review will be held at the Arena Village Hall.  Date will be posted once determined.  Board of Review provides property owners an opportunity to contest their property assessment and address any issues not resolved at Open Book.  Anyone wishing to appear before the Board of Review needs to provide a written or oral intent to file an objection to the Clerk’s Office 48 hours prior to the first scheduled meeting of Board of Review. If you have questions, contact Village Clerk at (608) 753-2133.

Payments

Please make checks payable to: VILLAGE OF ARENA at 345 West St, Arena, WI 53503 Phone: 608-753-2133.

Credit card or e-check payments are also accepted by via GovPay at a nominal fee.

Tax Amount/Payment Viewer

Tax amounts and payments of taxes can be viewed online through Iowa County’s website. Amounts will be updated in real time as payments are posted. Click below:

Tax Amount & Payment Viewer

*Type in Village of Arena for Municipality and type in either your parcel number, street address or name to get your information. Click on your parcel and then just click on the TAXES tab and scroll down to see your tax information.

More Tax Information

First Dollar Credit

The First Dollar Credit is a property tax credit provided taxpayers under 2007 Wisconsin Act 20. The credit is calculated using the Equalized Value School Tax Rate and has a Maximum Credit Value, similar to the Lottery Credit. The credit is allowed on all real estate parcels that contain an improvement and one taxpayer may receive more than one First Dollar Credit. The credit is reflected on the line above the Lottery Tax Credit on your property tax bill and is divided equally between the two installments. If you do not see the Credit reflected on your tax bill and believe you are eligible, please contact either the Village Clerk or County Treasurer’s Office.

Lottery Tax Credit

To qualify for a Lottery Tax Credit you must own a home in Wisconsin AND occupy that home as your primary residence on January 1 of the year in which the tax is levied. If the credit was not applied and you feel you are entitled, please contact either the Village Clerk or County Treasurer’s Office. More information on these credits can be found at Wisconsin Department of Revenue and type the name of the credit in the search engine.

Personal Property Taxes

Personal property taxes are taxes on non-real estate business property. All personal property tax payments are made to Arena Clerk/Treasurer. Personal property taxes are due in full by January 31. Late fees of 1.5% per month will be assessed on all personal property taxes paid after January 31 and paid to the Village of Arena.

Overpayments & Refunds

If you have an escrow check that is written for more than your taxes, a refund check will be issued after approval from the Arena Village Board. If you made an overpayment by personal check, a refund check will be issued after approval from the Arena Village Board - minimum of ten days.