Columbia County, WI

Columbia County, WI assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Columbia County, Wisconsin. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Columbia County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Columbia County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesColumbia County Land Records Suite (Ascent)ascent.co.columbia.wi.us/LandRecords/PropertyListing/RealEstateTaxParcel
  • Provides access to property assessment data, tax records, and survey data.
Deeds and recorded documentsRegister of Deeds (Tapestry)tapestry.fidlar.com/Tapestry2/
  • Official land records access via Tapestry; intended for occasional users with a fee-based structure.
Property taxesColumbia County Land Records Suite (Ascent)ascent.co.columbia.wi.us/LandRecords/PropertyListing/RealEstateTaxParcel
  • Tax payment and history information available through the Ascent portal.
GIS and parcel mapsColumbia County Interactive Mapexperience.arcgis.com/experience/4c5396e63c7849b89463477b7b576f9e
  • Interactive map for tax parcel information; data is for informational purposes and not a legal survey.
Permits and building recordsPlanning & Zoning Permit Applicationswww.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/planningzoning/Planning-Zoning/Permit-Applications-Info
  • Permit applications and information. Users should contact local town governments for additional building or UDC permits.
Zoning and land usePlanning & Zoning Map Linkswww.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/planningzoning/Planning-Zoning/Maps
  • Links to zoning and land use resources, including FEMA flood maps and the Land Information map gallery.
County data

Columbia County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$343,866

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$273,400

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,970

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.13%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Columbia County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Portage$276,232$225,9001.53%$3,649
Lodi$447,927$409,3001.08%$5,058
Pardeeville$351,408$275,3500.91%$3,075
Poynette$401,014$325,1501.08%$4,620
Columbus$319,795$264,3001.49%$4,560
Wisconsin Dells$309,574$221,6001.17%$3,369
Rio$330,688$237,3001.11%$3,707
Fall River$358,768$243,1001.18%$4,193
Cambria$255,302$185,3001.22%$3,065
Arlington$366,055$266,1501.28%$4,490
FAQ

Columbia County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Columbia County?

Use the official Columbia County Land Records Suite (Ascent) for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Columbia County?

Use the official Register of Deeds (Tapestry) for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Columbia County?

Use the official Columbia County Interactive Map for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Columbia County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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