Racine County Property Tax Records: Search, Pay, Print Bills & Check Parcel History
Use this guide to search Racine County property tax records without opening the wrong system. You will learn how to search by Tax Key, owner or address, print annual tax bills, check payment history, understand January 31 and July 31 installment rules, use GIS map tools, and know when a tax record must be cross-checked with LandShark recorded documents.
Fastest Way to Search Racine County Property Tax Records
Racine County Property Tax Records Are Split Across Tax, Parcel, GIS and Deed Systems
Use this table before clicking. It prevents the common mistake of paying the wrong bill, reading the wrong parcel, or treating a tax record as a deed.
| Your Question | Correct Official Route | What It Shows | What It Does Not Prove |
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| Is this tax bill paid? | County Tax Inquiry / Ascent | Tax years, tax detail, payment history and printable payment information. | It does not prove clean title or boundary location. |
| Can I print a tax bill? | Tax Inquiry / My Tax Bill app | Annual property tax bill by parcel ID or address, including previous-year bills. | Current-year bills may not be available until early December. |
| What is the parcel and assessment? | Real Property Listing / Ascent / GIS | Parcel number, owner name, mailing address, legal-description clue, acreage, districts and assessment/taxation data. | It is not a survey or title guarantee. |
| Where is the deed or mortgage? | Register of Deeds / LandShark | Recorded real estate documents and copies through LandShark. | One document is not an exhaustive title search. |
| Where is the parcel on the map? | Racine County GIS / Mapbook | Parcel map context, parcel ID, ownership clue and assessment/value context. | It should not be used as a legal survey or conveyance reference. |
How to Search Racine County Property Tax Records by Tax Key, Address or Owner
Racine County’s Tax Inquiry page is the fastest official entry point for ownership, assessment, taxes and map access. Search carefully because the tool expects specific formatting.
Tax Key / Parcel ID
Enter the last 12 digits only, with no dashes.
010102123123
For 151-01-01-02-123-123, enter 010102123123.
Street Address
Use only one search field, then click Find Now.
Owner Name
Use broad name searches carefully and confirm by parcel/address.
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Use one search field onlyTax Key, street address or owner name — not all at once.
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Enter the last 12 digits of the Parcel ID / Tax Key with no dashes, or search by street address or owner name. If you use too many fields, you may miss the correct record.
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Open Racine County Tax InquiryThis is the official tax, ownership, assessment and map entry point.
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Open the Tax Inquiry page, search your property, select the Parcel ID shown in red, then use the “Select Detail” dropdown. For tax records, choose “Taxes.” Action link: Racine County Tax Inquiry.
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Check payment historyUse the red tax year link for full payment detail.
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After selecting “Taxes,” click the tax year displayed in red to see all payments for that year. Use the print option if you need a record for escrow, refinance, buyer/seller settlement or personal files.
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Print a recent bill if neededCounty and City of Racine bill routes can differ.
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For county properties, use the bill reprint options above the Tax Search link. For City of Racine bills, use the county’s City bill link or contact the City Treasurer. The City of Racine Treasurer phone is 262-636-9171.
How Racine County Property Tax Payments Work
Payment rules depend on whether the property is in the City of Racine or another Racine County municipality. Do not assume every address pays the same office at the same time.
Jan. 31
First installment or full payment is due by January 31 and is paid to the local municipality.
July 31
Second installment is paid to Racine County Treasurer.
4 Installments
January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31, paid to the City.
1.5% Monthly
If an installment is late or short, interest and penalty start February 1 and installment rights are lost.
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Identify the municipality firstCity of Racine rules are different from other Racine County municipalities.
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Use the tax bill, Tax Inquiry or GIS map to confirm whether the property is in City of Racine, Village of Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, Burlington, Waterford, Union Grove, Sturtevant, Rochester, Norway, Yorkville or another municipality.
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Pay first installment to the correct local officeFor most municipalities, January 31 payments go local.
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For Racine County municipalities except the City of Racine, the first installment or full payment made before January 31 is collected by your local municipality. Check your bill for the local treasurer address.
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Pay second installment or delinquent taxes to Racine CountyCounty Treasurer handles second installments and delinquent payments.
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Racine County Treasurer payment options include in person at 730 Wisconsin Ave, drop box outside the courthouse on Wisconsin Ave, Burlington City Hall drop-off site, mail to Racine County Treasurer, 730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403-1274, or card/e-check through Official Payments using jurisdiction code 5835. Action link: Racine County Treasurer.
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Call before a delinquent situation gets worsePayment plans may be available for delinquent taxes.
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Racine County Treasurer encourages taxpayers with delinquent payments to set up a regular payment plan. Treasurer phone: 262-636-3239. Email: rctreasurer@racinecounty.gov.
How Racine County Parcel, Ownership and Assessment Records Are Maintained
The Real Property Lister supports parcel-based land information used by land information professionals and the public. It also coordinates assessment and taxation data across local taxing districts.
Parcel Numbers
Parcel ID / Tax Key information used in tax search and GIS.
Owner Name
Owner and mailing-address data based on current county records.
Legal Description
Legal-description information as shown on the latest Register of Deeds records.
Assessors / Treasurers
Assessment rolls, tax rolls, tax bills, district codes and related data.
How to Use Racine County GIS for Tax Bills, Parcels and Map Context
Racine County GIS tools help you search by address, parcel number or owner, view and print tax bills, and understand parcel map context. GIS is helpful, but it is not a survey or title report.
Address / Parcel ID
View and print current and previous property tax bills when available.
APN / Address
Search APN, address or quarter section and select map features.
Not a Survey
Land record maps are general guides and should not be used for conveyance or title guarantees.
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Use My Tax Bill for bill copiesGood when you only know address or parcel ID.
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The My Tax Bill app lets property owners search by address or parcel ID to view and print their tax bill. Previous-year bills are also available. Current-year bills may not appear until early December. Action link: Racine County My Tax Bill.
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Use Mapbook for parcel map researchUseful for APN, address and quarter-section searching.
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Open Mapbook, search APN, address or quarter section, select the parcel, then copy the APN/Tax Key back into Tax Inquiry or LandShark research. Action link: Racine County Mapbook.
When a Racine County Tax Record Is Not Enough: Search Recorded Documents
Use the Register of Deeds when you need deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, certified survey maps, transfer documents, recording fees or property-fraud monitoring.
Online Records
Search and purchase recorded documents through Racine County LandShark.
Parcel-Based Search
County tools can help connect a parcel to recorded document search.
Land Notification
Monitor a name or parcel for real estate recording activity and receive email/text alerts.
| Need | Official Detail | Best Move |
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| Record a deed / mortgage / satisfaction | Standard real estate recording flat fee is $30. | Verify document checklist, legal description and Parcel Identification Number before recording. |
| Certified survey map | Certified Survey Map recording fee is listed as $30. | Confirm map/survey requirements before submitting. |
| Subdivision or condominium plat | Subdivision Plats and Condominium Plats are listed as $50. | Use the plat fee and formatting rules, not ordinary deed assumptions. |
| Recorded-document copy | First page $2, each additional page $1, certified copy adds $1 per document. | Order certified only when an agency, lender, court or title company requires it. |
| Land Notification | Free alert system for a specific name or parcel when real estate activity is recorded. | Use it as early warning; it does not prevent fraud by itself. |
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Collect parcel clues from Tax Inquiry firstTax Key, owner, address and legal-description clue help deed research.
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Use Tax Inquiry or GIS to copy the Parcel ID / Tax Key, owner spelling, property address, legal-description clue and tax-year context before opening LandShark.
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Search LandShark for recorded documentsUse this for deeds, mortgages, satisfactions and transfers.
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Open LandShark, search by party names, document type, recording date, legal description or parcel-related clues, then purchase copies only after confirming the correct document. Action link: Racine County LandShark.
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Use Land Notification for monitoringFree alert, not fraud prevention by itself.
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Land Notification lets you monitor a name or parcel for real estate recording activity and receive email/text alerts. Action link: Racine County Land Notification.
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Contact Register of Deeds for records and recording helpNot for tax payments or assessment disputes.
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Register of Deeds: 730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Phone: 262-636-3208. Email: rod@racinecounty.gov. Action link: Racine County Register of Deeds.
What to Do If a Racine County Assessment or Tax Bill Looks Wrong
Property tax amount is connected to assessed value, local levy and mill rate. For value disputes, contact your local assessor and watch Open Book / Board of Review dates.
Local Assessor
Contact the assessor for your city, village or town.
Mill Rate
Mill rate is the tax levy divided by local assessed value, expressed per $1,000 value.
Real Property Lister
Maintains parcel, ownership, legal description and district-code information.
Open Book / BOR
Use Wisconsin assessment review steps and municipal Board of Review dates.
If Your Racine County Property Tax Search Fails
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
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| No Tax Key result | Entered full parcel ID with dashes. | Enter only the last 12 digits of the Parcel ID / Tax Key with no dashes. |
| No address result | Street suffix, spelling, municipality or too much information. | Use fewer address words, search by owner, or find the parcel in My Tax Bill / Mapbook first. |
| City of Racine bill confusion | City of Racine has four installments and city collection through July 31. | Contact City of Racine Treasurer at 262-636-9171 for City bill payment questions. |
| Payment is delinquent | Missed or short installment. | Contact Racine County Treasurer about delinquent balance and a regular payment plan. |
| Tax bill owner looks outdated | Transfer timing or parcel status as of January 1. | Check LandShark recorded documents and discuss proration/title issues with a title company or attorney. |
| Boundary or easement issue | GIS map is only general land-information guidance. | Use recorded plats/deeds and a licensed surveyor or attorney. |
Racine County Courthouse Map for Tax and Property Records
Use this map for planning only. Many tasks can be completed online, but the Treasurer and Register of Deeds are both tied to the Racine County Courthouse address.
County Treasurer
Racine County Courthouse, 1st floor north end, 730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403-1274. Phone: 262-636-3239. Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday.
Register of Deeds
730 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403. Phone: 262-636-3208. Email: rod@racinecounty.gov. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.
Real Property Listing
Works through Register of Deeds / property tax services. Maintains parcel-based land information, ownership, descriptions, mailing address and district-code information.
Local Tips That Save Time on Racine County Property Tax Records
Use these before paying taxes, printing a bill, checking escrow, buying property, setting up Land Notification or researching a deed.
Use the last 12 digits
For Tax Inquiry, enter only the last 12 digits of the Parcel ID / Tax Key and remove dashes.
Know City vs. County rules
City of Racine uses four installments; most other county municipalities use January 31 and July 31.
Second installment goes county
For most municipalities, second-installment and delinquent payments go to Racine County Treasurer.
Late means all due
If an installment is late or short, installment rights are lost and monthly interest/penalty begins February 1.
Use Land Notification
Set up alerts for your name or parcel so you know when real estate activity is recorded.
GIS is not a survey
Use Racine County maps for context, not for conveyance, title guarantee or exact boundary decisions.
Racine County Property Tax Records FAQs
QHow do I search Racine County property tax records online?▾
Use Racine County Tax Inquiry. Search by the last 12 digits of the Parcel ID / Tax Key with no dashes, or search by street address or owner name. Use only one search field, then choose the red Parcel ID result.
QWhere do I find my Racine County Tax Key number?▾
Your Parcel ID / Tax Key appears on the tax bill and county parcel records. If you have the full number with dashes, use only the last 12 digits in Tax Inquiry.
QWhen are Racine County property taxes due?▾
For most Racine County municipalities except the City of Racine, two installments are allowed: January 31 and July 31. The first installment or full payment is paid to the local municipality; the second installment and delinquent payments are paid to Racine County Treasurer.
QWhat are City of Racine property tax installments?▾
For City of Racine properties, the City allows four installments: January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31. Contact the City Treasurer at 262-636-9171 for City payment information. After July 31, delinquent payments go to Racine County Treasurer.
QWhat happens if my Racine County tax installment is late or short?▾
If the full first installment is not paid by January 31, a 1.5% interest and penalty per month begins February 1, installment options are lost, and the remaining unpaid balance becomes due.
QCan I make monthly payments on delinquent Racine County taxes?▾
Yes. Racine County Treasurer says taxpayers with delinquent payments are encouraged to set up a regular payment plan to help get delinquent taxes paid in full.
QWhere do I print a Racine County property tax bill?▾
Use Tax Inquiry bill reprint options or the Racine County My Tax Bill GIS app. My Tax Bill lets users search by address or parcel ID to view and print annual property tax bills and previous-year bills.
QWhere do I find Racine County deeds and recorded documents?▾
Use Racine County Register of Deeds and LandShark for recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, certified survey maps and other real estate recordings.
QIs Racine County GIS a legal survey?▾
No. Racine County land records and GIS tools are general guides to property and land information. They should not be used as a survey, conveyance reference or title guarantee.
QIs Property-Recordss.org the official Racine County website?▾
No. Property-Recordss.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify tax records, payments, deeds, maps, fees, deadlines, liens and legal documents directly with Racine County, your municipality or Wisconsin official sources.
Final Takeaway
For Racine County property tax records, start with Tax Inquiry and use the last 12 digits of the Parcel ID / Tax Key. Use local municipality rules for first installments, Racine County Treasurer for second installments and delinquent payments, GIS / My Tax Bill for bill printing and map context, and LandShark for recorded document research.
Independent guide notice: Property-Recordss.org is not affiliated with Racine County, the Racine County Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Real Property Listing, GIS, any City/Village/Town Treasurer, Wisconsin government, any court, title company or surveyor. This guide is for educational help only. Always verify tax bills, payment status, penalties, parcel data, recording fees, deed copies, liens, maps, legal descriptions and ownership status directly with official sources before making legal, financial, tax, title or real estate decisions.