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§ 304-38 — City Penalty on Delinquent Taxes

Milwaukee Code of Ordinances (Volumes 1-3 revised through Common Council action of Sept. 22, 2026) · Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 304-38

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304-38. City Penalty on Delinquent Taxes.

In accordance with s. 74.47(2)(a), Wis. Stats., the common council imposes a penalty of 0.5% per month, or fraction of a month, on any delinquent general property taxes, special assessments, special charges and special taxes included in the tax roll. This penalty is in addition to the interest under s. 74.47(1) Wis. Stats., and also in addition to any penalty that Milwaukee county imposes under s. 74.47(2)(a), Wis. Stats. In accordance with s. 74.47(2)(b), Wis. Stats., this section shall be effective February 1, 2004, and the penalty hereunder shall then and thereafter apply to any general property taxes, special assessments, special charges and special taxes that are delinquent on or after February 1, 2004.