Special Assessments.
Milwaukee City Charter § 19-12
in effect19-12. Special Assessments.
In all cases where, by the provisions of this act, [Ch. 184, L. 1874], any special charge or assessment is made a lien upon land, the amount of such charge or assessment shall be carried out on the tax roll in a separate column or columns, opposite the lot or tract upon which the same may be a lien; and the treasurer may collect and sell, and do all other acts in relation thereto, in the same manner as if the amount of such lien was a general tax. At the option of the taxpayer, and if not prohibited by the laws of the state of Wisconsin, any special charge or assessment may be paid as provided in s. 19-15-1. (S. 19, Subch. 18, Ch. 184, L. 1874. 19-12 am. File #121802, July 23, 2013; eff. Oct. 9, 2013.)
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/City-Charter/CH19.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/26/2026