Richland County, WI Property Taxes (2026)

Richland County owners pay a median of $2,579 a year on a median home value of $182,800, an effective rate of 1.41%. That's the 46th-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

1.41%

46th highest of 72 in WI

Median annual bill

$2,579

~$215/month

Median home value

$182,800

Wisconsin county median

1.45%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Richland County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Richland County's 1.41% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,577
Savings at 10–15% off
$258–$387
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Richland County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S. property tax rates

Richland County1.41%
Wisconsin county median1.45%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Richland County's effective property tax rate is 1.41%, vs. 1.45% for the median Wisconsin county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 46th 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 Richland County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your objection before the deadline

    The Richland 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 $2,579 bill, 10–15% off is $258–$387 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Richland 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 Richland County, Wisconsin?
The median effective property tax rate in Richland County is 1.41%: a median annual bill of $2,579 on a median home value of $182,800. That's the 46th-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 Richland County?
The median Richland County property tax bill is $2,579 a year, about $215 a month, compared with a Wisconsin county median of $2,876.
What is the deadline to objection property taxes in Richland County?
The deadline to objection in Richland County is Board of Review meeting. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Richland County a high property tax area?
Richland County's 1.41% effective rate is below the Wisconsin county median of 1.45% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 46th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Richland County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you objection your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Vernon County

Rate: 1.37%

Median bill: $2,883

Sauk County

Rate: 1.50%

Median bill: $3,646

Crawford County

Rate: 1.64%

Median bill: $2,868

Iowa County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $3,864

Grant County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $2,683

Monroe County

Rate: 1.42%

Median bill: $2,801

Juneau County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $2,517

La Crosse County

Rate: 1.63%

Median bill: $3,963

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