Lafayette County, WI Property Taxes (2026)

Lafayette County owners pay a median of $2,980 a year on a median home value of $182,100, an effective rate of 1.64%. That's the 10th-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

1.64%

10th highest of 72 in WI

Median annual bill

$2,980

~$248/month

Median home value

$182,100

Wisconsin county median

1.45%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Lafayette County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Lafayette County's 1.64% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,986
Savings at 10–15% off
$299–$448
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Lafayette County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S. property tax rates

Lafayette County1.64%
Wisconsin county median1.45%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Lafayette County's effective property tax rate is 1.64%, vs. 1.45% for the median Wisconsin county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 10th 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 Lafayette County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your objection before the deadline

    The Lafayette 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 $2,980 bill, 10–15% off is $298–$447 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, Wisconsin?
The median effective property tax rate in Lafayette County is 1.64%: a median annual bill of $2,980 on a median home value of $182,100. That's the 10th-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 Lafayette County?
The median Lafayette County property tax bill is $2,980 a year, about $248 a month, compared with a Wisconsin county median of $2,876.
What is the deadline to objection property taxes in Lafayette County?
The deadline to objection in Lafayette County is Board of Review meeting. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Lafayette County a high property tax area?
Lafayette County's 1.64% effective rate is above the Wisconsin county median of 1.45% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 10th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Lafayette County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you objection your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Iowa County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $3,864

Green County

Rate: 1.64%

Median bill: $3,882

Grant County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $2,683

Dane County

Rate: 1.71%

Median bill: $6,276

Richland County

Rate: 1.41%

Median bill: $2,579

Rock County

Rate: 1.69%

Median bill: $3,652

Sauk County

Rate: 1.50%

Median bill: $3,646

Crawford County

Rate: 1.64%

Median bill: $2,868

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