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Wisconsin Program Eligibility

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Property Tax-Aide features four property tax relief programs in Wisconsin, one of which is for senior homeowners. They are the Homestead Credit, School Property Tax Credit for Renters and Homeowners, Property Tax Deferral Loan Program (for seniors), and the Lottery and Gaming Credit.

The information on this page is updated as new information becomes available by the relevant tax agencies.

Homestead Credit

The Homestead Tax Credit directs property tax relief to low-income homeowners and renters. Relief is provided as a refundable credit which reduces individual income tax liability or provides a cash refund if the credit exceeds the liability.

The amount of the credit received by claimants depends on the interaction of household income and allowable property taxes or rent. The homestead credit formula includes the income threshold, the maximum income level and the maximum property taxes or rent constituting property taxes.

For renters, property taxes are considered 20% of rent if heat is included and 25% if heat is not included

Application Deadline

  • For most claimants, the deadline for filing a Homestead Credit Claim (Schedule H or H-EZ) is April 15, 2030. If you are a taxpayer with a fiscal taxable year (one ending on a date other than December 31), your deadline for filing Schedule H or H-EZ is 4 years, 3 1/2 months after the end of the fiscal taxable year to which the claim relates.
  • Qualified applicants can file for years prior to 2025, going back to 2021. For example, for claim year 2021, applicants have until April 15, 2026 to file a Homestead Credit application.
  • The deadlines for 2020 and prior year homestead credit claims are past and claims for those years can no longer be filed.
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School Property Tax Credit for Renters and Homeowners

You may claim a credit if you paid rent during 2025 for living quarters used as your primary residence OR you paid property taxes during 2025 on your home. You are eligible for a credit whether or not you claim homestead credit. The total of your renter’s and homeowner’s credits can’t be more than $300 ($150 if married filing a separate return or married filing as head of household).

Application Deadline

April 15, 2026

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Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

The Property Tax Deferral Loan Program, administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economin Development Authority (WHEDA), provides loans to help individuals age 65 or older pay their property taxes. Qualified applicants may participate even if they receive homestead credit. This loan program is subject to interest rates that may change each year.

Application Deadline

Applications for property tax deferral loans must be filed with WHEDA between January 1 and June 30 of the year in which the taxes are due.

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Lottery and Gaming Credit

The lottery and gaming credit is a credit that provides direct property tax relief to qualifying taxpayers on their property tax bills. Lottery proceeds are paid into a separate segregated state fund. The lottery credit is displayed on tax bills as a reduction of property taxes due.

Application Deadline

  • If you are eligible for the credit as of the January 1 certification date, but your property tax bill does not show the credit, you may:
    • Claim the credit by applying to the municipal (town, village or city) treasurer where the property is located, by January 31 after you receive your property tax bill
    • File a late claim application (if you missed the January 31 deadline) with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue by October 1, after your property tax bill is issued
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Property Tax-Aide has independently selected the property tax relief programs featured on this website that we think are the most relevant and beneficial to older adults. It is not an exhaustive list of all property tax relief programs available in each state. Please consult your local tax agency for a comprehensive listing of property tax relief programs in your area.

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