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Citywide Property Revaluation Underway

The City of Richland Center has partnered with Accurate Assessor to complete a community-wide revaluation of property assessments for 2025. This process ensures fair and equitable taxation by updating assessed values based on recent real estate market activity.

Why Is This Happening

Under Wisconsin law, municipalities must maintain accurate property assessments that reflect current market conditions. Property sales from 2024 are being reviewed to set 2025 assessed values. This process helps ensure that no property is paying more or less than its fair share in local taxes.

What does this Mean for You

Assessments are used to fairly distribute the tax burden. The property tax burden is redistributed after the market update based on all properties being assessed to fair market value.

How to Review & Discuss Your Assessment

Open Book has now concluded for Richland Center but property owners may still contact Accurate Assessor at (920) 749-8098 or email info@accurateassessor.com with questions or to clarify their assessment.

Board of Review – Formal Appeal Process

If you disagree with your assessment after your Open Book discussion, you may file an appeal with the Board of Review:

  • Deadline to File an Appeal: Monday, October 13, 2025, at 6:30PM
  • Board of Review Hearing: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 6:30PM - 8:30PM at Richland Center Municipal Building

To file an appeal:

  1. Notify Clerk: Amanda Keller at clerk@richlandcenterwi.gov or 608-647-3466.
  2. Submit the Objection to Real Property Assessment (PA-115A) form to Clerk Keller
    • We encourage you to use the Open Book period for any questions. Signing up early ensures you and The assessor have sufficient time to allow for completion and avoid any last-minute delays.

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Assessment Timeline

Key milestones in the revaluation process include:

  • January 1, 2025: Market value cutoff date
  • September 8-9, 2025: Open Book (8AM -4PM at the Richland Municipal Building)
  • October 13, 2025: Deadline to File an Appeal (6:30PM)
  • October 15, 2025: Board of Review hearings
  • Mid December 2025: 2025 tax bills mailed

Helpful Information

Visit: AccurateAssessor.com FAQs for more

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Understanding Your Assessment Notice
What's The Difference? Open Book vs Roll Viewing
What's A Mill Rate?
Tax Impact Analysis Factors: Assessment, Mill Rate, Equalized Value, and Apportionment

Frequently Asked Questions

You received a notice because the City of Richland Center is undergoing a citywide revaluation in 2025. This ensures all property values reflect fair market value as of January 1, 2025, using sales data from 2024.

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Your property value is based on comparable sales of similar properties in 2024. Assessors evaluate:

  • Location
  • Age
  • Style
  • Square footage
  • Overall condition

Sales used are arms-length transactions, not foreclosures or private sales.

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Not necessarily. Your taxes are determined by the mill rate, which is calculated after all taxing jurisdictions (City, County, School District, Tech College) finalize their budgets. If property values increase across the board, the mill rate usually decreases.

Learn more about mill rates here.

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Yes. Visit the Accurate Assessor Property Search - Choose "Richland Center" from the drop down menu and enter your address or parcel number.

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  • Land = value of your lot
  • Imp/Bldgs = improvements like your home, garage, etc.
  • Total = land + improvements
  • Reason for Change may list:
    • Revaluation increase
    • Permit-based change
    • Demolition or removal of structure
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You have two main options:

  1. Open Book

    • Email Open Book: Visit accurateassessor.com, click "Open Book Assistant," complete the form and select email response. An assessor will reply within two business days.

    •  In-Person Open Book: Attend at Richland Center Municipal Building, 450 S Main St: appointments highly encouraged

      • Monday, September 8th, 2025,

        • 8:00AM-12:00PM

        • 1:00PM-4:00PM

      • Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

        • 8:00AM-12:00PM

        • 1:00PM-4:00PM

  2. Board of Review

If you're not satisfied after Open Book, you may appeal to the Board of Review on October 15, 2025 at Richland Center Municipal Building. You must attend Open Book first and submit a formal objection form.

  • Deadline to File an Appeal: Monday, October 13, 2025, at 6:30PM
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You must attend Open Book before you can file an appeal. If you miss the deadline, the assessment stands unless there are unusual legal circumstances.

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Assessed Value: The total value assigned to your property by the assessor. It includes both the land and any structures (homes, garages, sheds, etc.) on it.

Assessment: The process of determining the market value of a property for tax purposes. It reflects what your property would likely sell for on the open market as of January 1 of the assessment year.

Board of Review: A formal process where you can appeal your assessment if you disagree after Open Book. You must first attend or attempt to resolve your concern during Open Book.

Comparable Sales: Sales of properties that are similar to yours in size, location, age, and style. Used by assessors to determine fair market value.

Equalized Value: A market-adjusted value calculated by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue to ensure fairness across municipalities. Used mainly to distribute state aid and compare values across districts.

Improvement Value (Imp/Bldgs): The value of buildings or structures on your property. This is added to the land value to calculate the total assessed value.

Land Value: The value of your lot alone, excluding any buildings or improvements.

Mill Rate: A tax rate applied to your assessed value. Calculated by dividing the total tax levy by the total assessed value of all properties in the jurisdiction. As assessed values go up, mill rates often go down.

Open Book: A period during which you can informally discuss your property value with the assessor. You may share evidence such as recent appraisals, property changes, or comparable sales.

Revaluation: A complete update of all property values within the municipality to reflect current market conditions, typically based on sales from the prior year.

Total Assessed Value: The combined value of your land and improvements. This number is used to calculate your property taxes.

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