FAQs • Pewaukee, WI • CivicEngage

What is Personal Property?: Personal Property is tangible property (that is physical) and is subject to the personal property tax unless exempted by statute. Tangible personal property ranges from the chairs in a barbershop to the furnishings of a doctors waiting room from drills used by a dentist to the poles owned by a utility.

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1. What is Personal Property?: Personal Property is tangible property (that is physical) and is subject to the personal property tax unless exempted by statute. Tangible personal property ranges from the chairs in a barbershop to the furnishings of a doctors waiting room from drills used by a dentist to the poles owned by a utility.

2. How do I change my mailing address on my Personal Property Tax Bill?: All change of addresses must be made in writing and submitted to the City of Pewaukee Assessor's Office. Please see the Assessor's web page for contact information.

3. How do I change the name that appears on the Tax Bill after purchasing the property?: New owners at the time of recording the deed should be sure to fill out the Change of Owner and/or Address card provided with the Municipal Lien Certificate. This will change the "mail to" portion of the bill; the permanent change will take place when the Assessors Office receives the deed from the Register of Deeds. NOTE: All changes of owners or addresses must be made in writing by filling out a Change of Address form - please see the Waukesha County Register of Deeds website for details and contact information.

4. What do I do if I move my business out of the City of Pewaukee?: If your business closes or moves out of the City of Pewaukee you must contact the Assessors' Office at (262) 691-6010 to file the necessary papers to delete your personal property account.