Jefferson County, WI Property Taxes (2026)

Jefferson County owners pay a median of $3,988 a year on a median home value of $253,800, an effective rate of 1.57%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data, above 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

1.57%

14th highest of 72 in WI

Median annual bill

$3,988

~$332/month

Median home value

$253,800

Wisconsin county median

1.45%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Jefferson County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Jefferson County's 1.57% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,985
Savings at 10–15% off
$398–$598
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Jefferson County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S. property tax rates

Jefferson County1.57%
Wisconsin county median1.45%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Jefferson County's effective property tax rate is 1.57%, vs. 1.45% for the median Wisconsin county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 14th 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 Jefferson County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your objection before the deadline

    The Jefferson 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 $3,988 bill, 10–15% off is $399–$598 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Wisconsin?
The median effective property tax rate in Jefferson County is 1.57%: a median annual bill of $3,988 on a median home value of $253,800. That's the 14th-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 Jefferson County?
The median Jefferson County property tax bill is $3,988 a year, about $332 a month, compared with a Wisconsin county median of $2,876.
What is the deadline to objection property taxes in Jefferson County?
The deadline to objection in Jefferson County is Board of Review meeting. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Jefferson County a high property tax area?
Jefferson County's 1.57% effective rate is above the Wisconsin county median of 1.45% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 14th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Jefferson County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you objection your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Waukesha County

Rate: 1.21%

Median bill: $4,525

Walworth County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $3,964

Rock County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $3,652

Dodge County

Rate: 1.55%

Median bill: $3,395

Dane County

Rate: 1.71%

Median bill: $6,276

Washington County

Rate: 1.20%

Median bill: $3,795

Columbia County

Rate: 1.48%

Median bill: $3,826

Milwaukee County

Rate: 2.04%

Median bill: $4,406

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