Burnett County, WI Property Taxes (2026)

Burnett County owners pay a median of $2,052 a year on a median home value of $215,500, an effective rate of 0.95%. That's the 69th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data, below the Wisconsin county median of 1.45%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.95%

69th highest of 72 in WI

Median annual bill

$2,052

~$171/month

Median home value

$215,500

Wisconsin county median

1.45%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Burnett County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Burnett County's 0.95% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,047
Savings at 10–15% off
$205–$307
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Burnett County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S. property tax rates

Burnett County0.95%
Wisconsin county median1.45%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Burnett County's effective property tax rate is 0.95%, vs. 1.45% for the median Wisconsin county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 69th of 72 in Wisconsin. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to objection your property taxes in Burnett County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Burnett Municipal Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your objection before the deadline

    The Burnett County deadline is Board of Review meeting. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Municipal Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,052 bill, 10–15% off is $205–$308 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Burnett Municipal Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Burnett County, Wisconsin?
The median effective property tax rate in Burnett County is 0.95%: a median annual bill of $2,052 on a median home value of $215,500. That's the 69th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Burnett County?
The median Burnett County property tax bill is $2,052 a year, about $171 a month, compared with a Wisconsin county median of $2,876.
What is the deadline to objection property taxes in Burnett County?
The deadline to objection in Burnett County is Board of Review meeting. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Burnett County a high property tax area?
Burnett County's 0.95% effective rate is below the Wisconsin county median of 1.45% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 69th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Burnett County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you objection your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Washburn County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $2,305

Polk County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $2,947

Barron County

Rate: 1.42%

Median bill: $2,823

Douglas County

Rate: 1.35%

Median bill: $2,564

St. Croix County

Rate: 1.23%

Median bill: $4,297

Sawyer County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $1,899

Rusk County

Rate: 1.21%

Median bill: $1,834

Dunn County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $3,325

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