General Tax Information

Mailing

  • Tax bill are anticipated to be mailed out around 12/10/22.    
  • Bills are mailed to the owner of record, unless an official mailing address change has been made in writing at the City Assessor’s office.
  • Once 2022 tax bills are ready, a copy of a Real Estate tax bill can be obtained online, which will include basic payment information, and show if a payment has been made.
  • More information is available in the Real Estate Tax Insert or in the Personal Property Tax Insert and the back of the tax bill.
Real Estate Dec 22 Brochure-WORKING
Personal Property Dec 22 Brochure-WORKING
2022 Back of Tax Bill

Office Hours

Monday through Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • City Hall is closed for the following holidays:
    • Memorial Day: Monday, May 30th, 2022
    • Independence Day: Monday, July 4th, 2022
    • Labor Day: Monday, September 5th, 2022
    • Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 24th, 2022 and Friday, November 25th, 2022
    • Christmas Eve: Friday, December 23rd, 2022
    • Christmas Day: Monday, December 26th, 2022
    • New Year's Eve: Friday, December 30th, 2022
    • New Year’s Day: Monday, January 2nd, 2023

December 2022 Hours for Tax Collection

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
   
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Target date for
Tax bills to be mailed
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
13
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
14
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
15
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
19
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
20
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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CITY HALL CLOSED
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CITY HALL CLOSED
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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CITY HALL CLOSED

January 2024 Hours for Tax Collection

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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CITY HALL CLOSED
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
5
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
9
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
10
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
11
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
12
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
13
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
16
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
23
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
25
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
26
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
27
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
30
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Last Day To Pay
Real Estate Taxes
@ City Hall &
Due Date For
Personal Property
(Business) Taxes
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
     

Real Estate Tax Bill Due Date

  • May be paid in full by January 31st.
  • If using the Installment Method: 
  • AFTER January 31st Real Estate Tax payments will not be accepted at the City of Brookfield Treasurer’s office.
  • More information is available in the Real Estate Tax Insert and on the back of the tax bill.
  • Note: Failure to pay at least the 1st installment of a real estate tax bill by January 31st, makes the total tax bill due and payable, and subject to interest and penalties.

Personal Property (Business) Tax Bill Due Date

  • Should be paid in full by January 31st.
  • Note: If bill is not paid in full by January 31st, penalties and interest accrue at 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance due.
  • Any business entity that received a personal property tax bill, and has discontinued doing business or changed their location, should contact the City Assessor’s office at 262-796-6649 or email them at Assessor Email.
  • More information is available in the Personal Property Tax Insert and on the back of the tax bill.

Acceptable Forms of Payment

ComputerOnline (This option is for Real Estate Tax Bills Only.  Not available for Personal Property Tax Bills.)

  • Payment types accepted: Credit cards and electronic checks via the Pay Your Tax Bill Online link.
  • Note: Credit card transactions are 2.39% fee, with a $1.50 minimum transaction fee.  Electronic check transactions are $1.50 per E-Check, $10 for transactions $10,000 or greater.  Debit Card transactions are $3.95.

Drop Box Photo-NewCity Hall 24 Hour Drop Box

  • Note: After January 31st the Drop Box is for Personal Property (Business) Taxes and City of Brookfield Sewer/Water bills Only
  • Payment type accepted: Check
  • Location: Brookfield City Hall east parking lot adjacent to Brookfield Central High School
  • Emptied Monday-Friday at 7:45 a.m. and will be processed as of the prior business day.

COB-City HallIn Person

  • Note: After January 31st In Person is for Personal Property (Business) Taxes Only 
  • Payment type accepted: Cash or check
  • City Hall is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Receipts

  • Print your own receipt for Real Estate property taxes by clicking on the Tax Bill Information link, and follow the onscreen instructions.
  • If you would like a receipt returned to you, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
  • Note: If making a payment by check, the tax receipt is not valid until the check has cleared all banks.

Service Fee

A $35.00 service fee is charged for all returned items.

Questions regarding your property tax bill, please call the City of Brookfield Tax Information Line at 262-796-6640 or via Email.