Property tax in Florence County, Wisconsin
The median property tax bill in Florence County, Wisconsin is $2,096 a year, which is about 1.21% of the county's median home value of $173,200. That effective rate is lower than the typical Wisconsin county (1.36%) and higher than the national median (0.81%). These are American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024); your own bill depends on your home's assessed value and any exemptions.
Estimate the property tax on a home in Florence County
Enter a home's market value for a ballpark at Florence County's average effective rate of 1.21% (Census). The real bill depends on the home's assessed value, the millage where it sits and any exemptions.
Estimated property tax: $2,096 / year
Property tax in Florence County at a glance
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median annual property tax | $2,096 |
| Median home value | $173,200 |
| Effective tax rate | 1.21% |
| Typical Wisconsin county rate | 1.36% |
| National median county rate | 0.81% |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How does Florence County compare in Wisconsin?
Among Wisconsin's 72 counties, Florence County has the 52nd highest effective property-tax rate: 51 rank higher and 20 rank lower. That is on the lower side for Wisconsin. Nationally, it ranks 729th of 3135 US counties by effective rate. See every Wisconsin county ranked.
How much do homeowners in Florence County actually pay?
The median is only the middle bill. Across Florence County's 1,996 owner-occupied homes, 35.4% pay $3,000 or more a year in property tax, 51.1% pay at least $2,000, and 11.2% pay under $800.
| Annual bill | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $800 | 224 | 11.2% |
| $800 to $1,499 | 369 | 18.5% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 366 | 18.3% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 313 | 15.7% |
| $3,000 or more | 706 | 35.4% |
| No property tax paid | 18 | 0.9% |
Owners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,004 and owners without one pay $2,172. That is within 10% either way, so in Florence County paying off the house does not go with a noticeably different bill. Census table B25103.
How does the Florence County property tax bill compare with local incomes?
The median property tax bill of $2,096 is about 3.3% of the median income of Florence County homeowner households, $63,879 a year. That compares two middles, so a retiree in a long-held home can pay a far larger share. 90.9% of Florence County's occupied homes are lived in by their owners; renters pay property tax too, just folded into rent.
Have property taxes gone up in Florence County?
The survey cannot tell. The median bill was $1,895 in 2015-2019 and $2,096 in 2020-2024, but that $201 difference is inside the Census's own margin of error for a county this size, so it could be sampling noise rather than a real change.
Two Census ACS 5-year periods with no survey years in common, in each period's own dollars. A change counts only if it exceeds the combined 90% margin of error.
Property tax in counties next to Florence County
Florence County borders 4 counties, 2 of them across the state line.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron County, MI | 1.34% | $1,467 | $109,100 |
| Dickinson County, MI | 1.27% | $1,940 | $153,300 |
| Florence County, WI (this county) | 1.21% | $2,096 | $173,200 |
| Marinette County, WI | 1.2% | $1,907 | $158,600 |
| Forest County, WI | 1.07% | $1,988 | $185,000 |
How is a home assessed in Florence County?
Wisconsin assesses homes at 100% of market value in every county, Florence County included. How Wisconsin assesses and reappraises homes.
Is there a homestead exemption in Florence County?
No. Wisconsin has no homestead exemption; owner-occupants instead see the Lottery and Gaming Credit and the School Levy Tax Credit printed on the bill. That is the Wisconsin rule, and it applies in Florence County. Wisconsin's exemptions and relief programs in full.
When are property taxes due in Florence County?
Pay in full by January 31, or in two equal installments due January 31 and July 31. Bills must go out by the third Monday in December. Municipalities may adopt a different schedule, so check with your local treasurer. Miss an installment by more than five working days and the entire remaining balance becomes delinquent, with interest of 1% per month back to February 1.
Wisconsin splits the bill into 2 installments. That is the Wisconsin rule. Florence County issues and collects the bill, so the dates printed on your statement are the ones that bind you.
How to appeal your Florence County property assessment
You contest the assessed value with the Local Board of Review, then either circuit court or the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. The filing deadline is typically before the Board of Review's first meeting, with notice of intent at least 48 hours ahead. That is the Wisconsin rule; Florence County sets the exact dates and forms. The Wisconsin appeal process step by step.
Wisconsin rules from primary state sources, reviewed September 7, 2026; sources on the Wisconsin page.
Work out your own numbers
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How much house can I afford?
Your income, debts and down payment against the 28/36 rule lenders actually use, with Florence County's tax rate to hand.
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Mortgage calculator
Monthly payment with principal, interest, tax and insurance, plus what an extra payment saves you.
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Wisconsin income tax
Brackets, standard deduction and what Wisconsin actually taxes.
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Sales tax in Florence County
The other local tax: combined state and local rate for this county.
Sources
- Median real estate taxes paid and median home value for Florence County, Wisconsin: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), tables B25103, B25077, B25102, B25119 and B25003; the five-year comparison uses the 2015-2019 estimates. Neighboring counties: Census county adjacency file.