Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan in its Janesville, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
State program allowing seniors (65+) and people with disabilities to defer property taxes as a loan against home equity. Loan repaid when property is sold or transferred. Helps income-constrained homeowners remain in their homes.
Defers annual property tax; loan accrues interest and is repaid at sale
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Defers property tax as a loan against equity
- Age 65+ or disability required
- No income limits
- Repaid when home is sold or transferred
- Apply by March 31 annually
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Annual application by March 31
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan in Janesville?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan in Janesville, WI?
Confirm the application route directly with Wisconsin Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (608) 266-2486. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Annual application by March 31.
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