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City Assessor
The Assessing Department's mission is to administer the assessment program in a manner that assures public confidence in accuracy, fairness, and productivity in accordance with Wisconsin State Statues.
The Assessing Department primary objective is to discover, list and value all real and personal property in an equitable manner that is understandable and explainable to the property owners of the City of Kenosha. The Department strives to effectively manage all assessment processes, data systems, public relations and personnel procedures while servicing both internal and external customers. Questions may be submitted online at any time; or you may contact us by phone or in person during regular business hours.
Assessor
Open Book: May 6, 2024 to May 28, 2024.
Deadline to file an Appeal: June 3, 2024, at 9:00am
Board of Review (BOR) First meeting, June 5, 2024, at 9:00am.
These forms are filled out and submitted online. If you wish to download a PDF version to print and fill out please click on the desired online form link. Then click on the "Printer" icon at the upper left of the page.
Physical forms must be presented at:
625 52nd Street Room 107
Kenosha, WI 53140
Appeal/Objection
To File an appeal on your property assessment, you must complete the OBjection to Real Property Assessment form (PA-115A) below.
Agent Authorization for Appeals
An agent authorization form is required to be submitted at the Assessor’s Office if someone other than the property owner is to handle property assessment affairs.
These forms are filled out and submitted online. If you wish to download a PDF version to print and fill out please click on the desired online form link. Then click on the "Printer" icon at the upper left of the page.
Physical forms must be presented at:
625 52nd Street Room 107
Kenosha, WI 53140
Manufactured and Mobile Homes
Mobile home ownership and property data form, to be filled out with a change of ownership or a new
home being set.
Residential Sales Questionnaire
This form is to be filled out by residential property owners that have recently purchased a property in the City of Kenosha to assist the Assessor’s Office in determining market rates and values.
Address Change
Update your mailing address with the Assessor’s Office, as well as other City of Kenosha Departments.
Click Frequently Asked Questions and Property Tax Exemption Guide to learn more about property exemption
Exemption Request
If you are ready to apply please click the Exemption Form below.
Important: This document requires notarization. Please complete the form in the presence of a notary.
Click on the links below to learn more about the Assessing process
Finance
The department of finance is responsible for the financial operations of the City, including budgeting, internal controls, payroll, account payable, account receivable, internal and external financial reporting, debt management, investments, financial forecasting, developing and implementing City-wide financial procedures, general risk management, health and fringe benefit management, fixed asset inventory and property insurance inventory and the financial operation of the Storm Water Utility Fund.
Budget and Financial Servies coordinates the recording and processing of City-wide financial, procurment, health and benefit management, and risk management activites. This includes on-going monitoring to ensure compliance with City-wide accounting, purchasing and risk management policies and procedures, grantor agencies requirements as well as other external customers, by coordinating efforts with City departments.
Mayor/Administration
Welcome to Kenosha and our official city website. This site is designed as a virtual city hall where citizens may conduct online business, ranging from license and permit applications to making payments for city services. We hope that our website provides helpful information and a glimpse of what makes Kenosha a great place to visit, make a home and do business. If you are new to the community, we invite you to explore Kenosha. The city has much to offer in recreation, the arts, commerce, education and more, with a prime location along the shores of Lake Michigan. Kenosha is in the midst of opportunity, offering small town charm and a lakefront lifestyle, yet close to big city assets in Milwaukee and Chicago – both less than an hour away.
The Department of Administration is headed by the Mayor as Chief Executive of the City of Kenosha and the City Administrator who is the Chief Operating Officer of the City of Kenosha. They work jointly to effectively coordinate services that are responsive to citizen needs. City Administration works with the Common Council to identify and solve problems and develop guidelines for municipal operations and services.
Kenosha residents wishing to be considered to serve on a City Board or Commission may submit an application using the form below. Appointments to Boards and Commission are made by the Mayor, and confirmed by the Common Council.
Kenosha Youth Memorial at Wolfenbuttel Park
Everyone is welcome to attend the annual Brick Memorial Dedication program at the park. This year's program takes place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. Names on the newly installed bricks will be read. Further details are included on the Brick Memorial Dedication Invitation.
For details on ordering a memorial brick, check out the following links:
DAVID BOGDALA
John MorrisseyCity Development
The Department provides staff in the specific areas of Planning & Zoning, and Community Development. Visit the links to the specific areas for detailed information on all of the services provided by the department. Questions may be submitted on-line at any time; or you may contact us by phone or in person during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
