Real Estate Taxes
Real estate taxes pertain to land and improvements (residential houses, commercial or industrial buildings and vacant land). Every parcel in the City receives a real estate tax statement.
Tax Statements
Statements are mailed annually in mid-December following budget approvals of the five taxing jurisdictions. The jurisdictions include: City of Fort Atkinson, School District of Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Madison Area Technical College and State of Wisconsin. The mailing will include your statement, refuse & recycling calendar and an informational insert.
Payment Due Dates
The first installment is due January 31 to the City of Fort Atkinson, 101 N. Main Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538.
The second installment is due July 31 to the Jefferson County Treasurer, 311 S. Center Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549.
Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope to receive a receipt. There is a night deposit drop box on the Water Street side of the Municipal Building for payments due to the City.
Payment Options
Payments are welcome in check, money order form or cash. Credit card payments can be made on www.officialpayments.com. There is a fee charged by the merchant, not retained by the City.