2008 Real Estate Taxes

Outstanding balances on 2008 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).  

2009 Real Estate Taxes

2009 tax bills were mailed on December 10, 2009.  Tax information is also available in person at the Finance Department (City Center, 100 N. Appleton St.), via telephone (920-832-6442), or online at the "My Neighborhood" link on the Appleton home web page.

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 either of the above options and would like a tax payment receipt, please include a self- addressed, stamped envelope and the City will mail a receipt 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 2009 and 2010 holidays:

December 24 & 25, 2009

January 1, 2010

May 31, 2010

July 5, 2010

September 6, 2010

November 25 & 26, 2010

December 23 & 24, 2010

Other Notes Regarding Tax Collection

1. If you wish to have your payment credited to 2009 for income tax purposes, your payment must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2009 or be delivered to our office or deposit boxes on or before December 31st.  

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:

   February 1, 2010

   March 31, 2010

   June 1, 2010

   August 2, 2010

   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, 2010 on the unpaid balance, as required by State law.

How to contact us

Email to: Finance Department Webmaster