Property Tax Bill Information

We encourage residents to mail in tax payments or put them in the drop box located outside City of Elkhorn Administration Offices, 311 Seymour Ct, Elkhorn. If paying with cash, please have the exact change.
Receipts available at https://ascent.co.walworth.wi.us/LandRecords.

Payment Options (remember to make checks payable to City of Elkhorn and include your parcel number)

1. Drop Box outside City Administration Offices at 311 Seymour Ct. and Matheson Memorial Library at 101 N Wisconsin St- available 24 hrs

2. By mail to City of Elkhorn, PO BOX 920, Elkhorn, WI 53121

3. Cash or check in person at City of Elkhorn Administration Offices, 311 Seymour Ct, during office hours, 8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

4. You may also go on-line to pay with debit/credit card or e-check (for a nominal fee) at http://www.officialpayments.com or call (800) 272-9829 (Jurisdiction Code #5869).

5. On-line Bill Pay:  Check with your financial institution for details.

To assist in processing your payment, please include the tax key number(s) on all checks and endorse escrow checks made out to both the City and yourself. As noted on your tax bill, checks should be made payable to:

• Elkhorn City Treasurer if paid by January 31, 2024
• Walworth County Treasurer if paid after January 31, 2024

City does not accept post-dated checks, it will be returned if noticed,  otherwise it will be processed the day it’s received.

Payments received by mail or in person are receipted the day received. Drop box payments will be processed the next working day. City Administration Offices will be closed on January 1st & 2nd—any payments in the drop box as of 8 a.m. January 3rd, will be receipted as 12/31/23. If you would like a receipt mailed, enclose a self-addressed stamped business sized envelope with your payment.

If you would like a receipt mailed, please enclose a self-addressed stamped business size envelope with your payment.

You may also print a receipt by going to the Walworth County's website Real Estate Tax Parcel. (Agree to Disclaimer)

1. Search for your parcel (it is easiest to search by your address or name).
2. Click on your Parcel number.
3. Select Detail-Taxes.
4. Click on the Tax Year in red you want the receipt from.
5. Click on Printer Friendly.

Please Note: Payments for your utility bill and/or dog/cat licenses cannot be included in your property tax payment.

Address Changes

An address changes for tax bill and assessment purposes only has been created by the Walworth County Register of Deeds.  All requests to change a mailing address must be submitted in writing by the property owner. 

Lottery and Gaming Tax Credit

Wisconsin residents can claim the Lottery and Gaming Tax Credit as a reduction of real estate taxes owed for their primary residence if they live there more than 6 months of the year as of January 1, 2023. If you bought your home after January 1 you may qualify for the credit if the home was used by the previous owner as their primary residence on January 1. If you qualify but the credit does not appear in the 2023 Net Tax column above the Net Property Tax amount on your bill, you can complete a Lottery Credit Application and return it with your payment.