WI · No general homestead exemption
Wisconsin homestead exemption
Wisconsin has no homestead exemption that lowers your home's assessed value.
- Main exemption
- No general exemption
- Filing deadline
- Not in our data
- Own and live there by
- Not in our data
- Renewal
- Must reapply
- Where to file
- Wisconsin Department of Revenue, with or separate from the state income tax return
Wisconsin has no homestead exemption that lowers your home's assessed value. Instead, the Homestead Credit refunds part of property taxes or rent for residents with 2025 household income under $24,680, and veterans with a 100% service-connected rating can get a credit equal to the property taxes on their home. Both are claimed with the state income tax return, Schedule H or H-EZ for the homestead credit.
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How much the Wisconsin exemption is worth
Wisconsin has no general homestead exemption for all homeowners. The relief that does exist is described below.
Who qualifies
- Wisconsin resident for all of 2025, age 18+ on December 31, 2025, with household income under $24,680.
- You or your spouse had earned income, are disabled, or are 62+ at the end of 2025.
- You own or rent a Wisconsin homestead subject to property taxes, and are not claiming the veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit or farmland preservation credit.
Deadline and renewal
The filing deadline for a 2025 homestead credit claim is April 15, 2030, for most claimants.
A new claim is filed for each year.
If you missed the deadline
A 2025 homestead credit claim can be filed up to April 15, 2030, for most claimants. Source.
Form: Wisconsin Homestead Credit Claim (Schedule H or H-EZ) · open the official form
Extra breaks for seniors, veterans and disabled owners
| Who | Program | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit | Not in our data | A credit equal to the property taxes paid on the principal dwelling of an eligible veteran with a 100% service-connected disability rating, or 100% based on individual unemployability. Eligibility is verified by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and the credit is claimed on the state income tax return. Source |
| Surviving spouses | Unremarried surviving spouses | Not in our data | An unremarried surviving spouse of a qualifying veteran, certified by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, can claim the same credit equal to property taxes paid. Source |
| Other | Homestead Credit | Not in our data | A refundable credit based on the relationship of household income to allowable property taxes or rent, for household income under $24,680 in 2025. Homeowners attach their property tax bill. Source |
Wisconsin county guides
Local offices, online filing links and local amounts for 1 county, largest first.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wisconsin have a homestead exemption?
Not one that reduces assessed value. The Homestead Credit is an income-based refund for owners and renters with household income under $24,680 for 2025.
How do I claim the homestead credit?
File Schedule H or H-EZ with the Department of Revenue and attach your property tax bill or rent certificate.
What is the deadline?
For a 2025 claim, April 15, 2030, for most claimants.
Do I have to reapply for the homestead exemption in Wisconsin every year?
A new claim is filed for each year.
Sources
- Claiming Homestead Credit · Wisconsin Department of Revenue
- Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit: Qualifications · Wisconsin Department of Revenue
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