FULL PROPERTY REVALUATION--WHAT RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW
The City of Cumberland is conducting a full property revaluation as required under Wisconsin law. This process helps ensure that all property assessments reflect current market conditions and that the tax burden is distributed fairly among property owners.
Why is the City doing this?
Property values change over time
Neighborhoods and property types change at different rates
State law requires periodic revaluation to maintain fairness
Helps prevent some properties from being over- or under-assessed
What is a full revaluation?
A full revaluation includes the following:
Review of all property records
Updated property characteristics
Analysis of recent property sales
Adjustments to ensure assessments reflect current market value
Does this mean my taxes will go up?
Not necessarily. A change in assessed value does not automatically mean a higher tax bill. Property taxes are based on:
Your assessed value
The City, School District, and County budgets (levies)
If all properties increase at similar rates, your share of the total tax levy may remain similar.
What if I disagree with my assessment?
Property owners have the right to:
Review their assessment during Open Book
Discuss concerns with the assessor
Appeal to the Board of Review if necessary
In Wisconsin, property owners have the opportunity to review and question their assessments through the Open Book and Board of Review processes. During Open Book, property owners may meet with the assessor (in person, by phone, or virtually) to review their property record, discuss how the value was determined, and request corrections if property information is inaccurate. If concerns remain after Open Book, a property owner may file a formal appeal with the Board of Review, an independent local body that hears sworn testimony and evidence to determine whether an assessment should be adjusted. Dates, procedures, and filing requirements for both Open Book and Board of Review will be provided with assessment notices and posted on the City’s website.
Our date of assessment. Any changes after this date (new construction, demolition, parcel boundaries, MFL changes, etc.) will not be included in the 2026 roll.
April through Sept
Assessor will be in the field reviewing parcels.
Aug 15, 2026
This is the date the DOR will release their equalized values for every municipality in the state. We have to hit these values to be in compliance.
Aug 16 through Sept 23
Vales are set, compliance with the DOR is verified, and notices are prepared.
