General Tax Information

Real Estate Tax Bill Due Date

May be paid in full by January 31^st.
If using the Installment Method:
- 1^st Installment is due to the City of Brookfield by January 31^st.
- 2^nd installment is due to the Waukesha County Treasurer by July 31^st.
  - Mid-June the Waukesha County Treasurer will mail statements.
AFTER January 31^st Real Estate Tax payments will not be accepted at the City of Brookfield Treasurer’s office.
- Payments must be made to Waukesha County Treasurer.
- Any payments received at the City of Brookfield by mail after January 31^st will be forwarded to the Waukesha County Treasurer’s office for processing.
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 1^st installment of a real estate tax bill by January 31^st, makes the total tax bill due and payable, and subject to interest and penalties.

Should be paid in full by January 31^st.
Note: If bill is not paid in full by January 31^st, 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.

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.

Note: After January 31^st 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.

Note: After January 31^st 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.

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.

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.