Milwaukee County, WI

Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Milwaukee 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.

Milwaukee County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesMilwaukee County Property Information Searchexperience.arcgis.com/experience/874abfa323e2457084f1dfd62e977268
  • Provides integrated property information including assessment data.
  • City of Milwaukee properties may also be searched via the dedicated City of Milwaukee assessment portal.
Deeds and recorded documentsMilwaukee County Register of Deedscounty.milwaukee.gov/EN/Register-of-Deeds
  • Official source for recording and accessing real estate documents.
Property taxesMilwaukee County Public Portalpp-milwaukee-co-wi-fb.app.landnav.com/Login
  • Primary portal for county-wide tax information.
  • Current real estate taxes are collected by individual municipalities; 2024 and older taxes are collected by the County Treasurer.
GIS and parcel mapsMilwaukee County Land Information Office GIS Hubapplications-mclio.hub.arcgis.com
  • Official GIS and parcel data hub for Milwaukee County.
Permits and building recordsCity of Milwaukee Land Management Systemaca-prod.accela.com/MILWAUKEE/Default.aspx
  • Permit records are managed at the municipal level; this is the primary portal for the City of Milwaukee.
Zoning and land useCity of Milwaukee Zoning Map Applicationweb-maps1.milwaukee.gov/Html5Viewer/Index.html
  • Zoning information is managed at the municipal level; this is the official map for the City of Milwaukee.
County data

Milwaukee 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$286,496

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$235,500

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,166

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

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Median effective property tax rate1.52%

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.

Milwaukee County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Milwaukee$269,148$225,5001.58%$4,189
Franklin$450,872$13,8000.68%$2,912
Oak Creek$397,683$363,5001.40%$5,543
South Milwaukee$289,021$212,5000.73%$2,150
Cudahy$282,255$233,3001.40%$3,945
Glendale$358,522$297,5002.63%$9,180
Greendale$379,567$326,2001.50%$5,734
Saint Francis$285,433$223,4001.32%$440
Hales Corners$395,517$314,8001.44%$4,387
Shorewood$564,755$528,3000.87%$4,624
FAQ

Milwaukee County property records FAQ

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

Where can I verify assessed value in Milwaukee County?

Use the official Milwaukee County Property Information Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Milwaukee County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Milwaukee County Public Portal for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

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

Use the official Milwaukee County Register of Deeds 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 Milwaukee County?

Use the official Milwaukee County Land Information Office GIS Hub 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 Milwaukee County property owners?

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

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