Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan Program
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan Program in its Wausau, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Allows homeowners age 65+ with household income under $20,000 to defer payment of property taxes. The state pays the taxes and places a lien on the property. Loan plus 5% interest is repaid when home is sold or ownership transferred.
Typical annual property tax amount deferred for qualifying household
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Defer property taxes for seniors 65+
- Household income must be under $20,000
- State pays taxes, places lien on property
- Repaid at 5% interest when home sells
- Apply by February 1 each year
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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-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: Apply by February 1 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan Program in Wausau?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. 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 Program in Wausau, 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) 266-8641. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Apply by February 1 annually.
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