Deferred Foreclosure on Tax Liens.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 304-39
in effect304-39. Deferred Foreclosure on Tax Liens.
1. The city treasurer shall, under s. 75.521, Wis. Stats., defer the foreclosure on tax liens for one and 2-family owner-occupied dwellings for a period of 2 years from the date the tax lien is originally filed, provided sufficient evidence is presented to the city treasurer to justify the deferral.
2. Each applicant for a deferred foreclosure shall submit an application form supplied by the city treasurer before a determination on the deferral shall be made.
3. If the owner ceases to occupy the dwelling during the deferral period, the city treasurer shall foreclose the tax lien on the dwelling immediately.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-3/CH304.pdf#page=19Fetched: 10/26/2026
