2025 Property Assessment Update
The Assessor's Office completed a city-wide revaluation in 2024 and will conduct a "maintenance year" in 2025. During a maintenance year, property values remain the same unless property characteristics change, such as:
- Permitted work (e.g., a new shed or remodel)
- Corrections from a walkthrough
- Property destruction (e.g., building tear-downs)
Notices of changed assessments will be mailed in late Spring to properties with updated values. You will not receive a notice if your property value does not change. You can confirm your 2025 assessed value during our Open Book period when the assessment roll is available online in late Spring.
For more information or to review your property record, visit the Assessor webpage. If you notice inaccuracies, contact the Assessor’s Office at assessor@franklinwi.gov or 414-425-1416 for verification and corrections. As a reminder, the scope of the Assessor's Office is property valuation, not taxes. If your property's assessed value does not change during a maintenance year, any change in your December taxes would be due to factors external to our office.
Check Property Tax Bills to Ensure Lottery & Gaming Credit is Applied
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue put out a press release on December 18, 2024 reminding residents to check their property tax bills to ensure the Lottery and Gaming Credit is applied (if applicable). This credit provides property tax relief to taxpayers who qualify and is displayed as a reduction of property taxes due on the tax bill. The City of Franklin follows extensive procedures to ensure that all residents who have an application on file received the Lottery and Gaming Credit for 2024. See qualifications and how to apply.
Economic Development Community Survey Results
Thank you to those who completed the Economic Development Community Survey! Your input is greatly appreciated and will help in developing a Strategic Plan for the City's economic development goals. We encourage you to view the survey results and reports that were generated from the survey.
Residential Brush Drop-Off & Recycling Center Closed Until Further Notice
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DPW BUILDING EXPANSION, THE RESIDENTIAL BRUSH DROP-OFF/RECYCLING CENTER YARD, LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE AT 7979 W. RYAN ROAD, IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. This includes the gated area for brush drop-off, recycling drop-off, and used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters. Wood chips will remain available at this time, but may be re-evaluated during the construction process.
Volunteers Needed to Fill Vacancies on City Boards/Commissions/Committees
Are you interested in serving on a City Board or Commission/Committee? View the list of vacancies that currently exist on the various City Boards and Commissions/Committees. If interested in filling one of these vacancies, please submit a Volunteer Fact Sheet form.