2006 Real Estate Taxes

Outstanding balances on 2006 tax bills are considered delinquent and must be paid to the County Treasurer (Outagamie, Winnebago, or Calumet, depending on where in Appleton the property is located).  

2007 Real Estate Taxes

2007 tax bills were mailed on Tuesday, December 11th.  Property tax information is currently available at www.officialpayments.com for all Appleton properties and, for those properties within Outagamie County (Appleton Wards 1 - 7), via the Outagamie County Treasurer's Office website.

Ways to Make Your Payments 

For your convenience, real estate taxes can be paid by the following methods:

1. Drop off:

   A.  Lobby Drop Box, City Center, 100 N. Appleton Street. Available during all mall hours.  

   B.  Night Deposit Box, 100 N. Appleton St.  Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

2. Via U.S. Mail (P.O. Box 2519, Appleton, WI, 54912-2519)

   Please note:  If you are paying by any of the above options and would like a tax payment receipt, please include a self addressed, stamped envelope and the City will mail it to you.  Any applicable refund check will be processed and mailed within two weeks.  

3. Via credit card online at www.officialpayments.com. Enter the parcel number from your tax bill and follow the prompts.  You can also search the database by owner name or property address.  Please note:  Official Payments Corp charges a 2.75% convenience fee for all credit card payments.  The City of Appleton does not receive any portion of the convenience fee.
   

4. In person:

Drive up Window or Lobby, City Center, 100 N. Appleton St. (Weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, except City holidays).  

The Finance Department will be closed for the following 2008 holidays:

January 1

May 26

July 4

September 1

November 27 & 28

December 24 & 25

 

 

Other Notes Regarding Tax Collection

1. If you wish to have your payment credited to 2007 for income tax purposes, your payment must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2007 or be delivered to our office or deposit boxes on or before December 31st.  No allowances will be made for December 31st falling on a Sunday.  Please keep in mind there will be NO office hours on Saturday December 29 or Sunday December 30, 2007.

2. To avoid lines, mail your payment or use drop boxes at City Hall.  Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you require a receipt.
   

3. Complete all parts of your check and sign it.  Make your check payable to "City of Appleton".
   

4. Endorse all escrow checks.  All parties named on the check must endorse it.
   

5. Refunds:

If you are paying in person with an escrow check and your refund is $500 or less, you may receive your refund in cash.

If your refund is greater than $500 or you are paying via US Mail or one of our drop boxes, any refunds due will be mailed within 2 weeks.

6. Installment Payments:

   Tax bills may be paid in 4 installments, as detailed on the property tax bill.  Due dates are:

   January 31, 2008

   March 31, 2008

   June 2, 2008

   July 31, 2008

   There is no interest charge for payments made on time.  A late payment on any installment, however, will result in cancellation of the installment option and a monthly charge for interest calculated from February 1, 2008 on the unpaid balance, as required by State law.

How to contact us

Email to: Finance Department Webmaster