Foreclosed Property Sales
Delinquent Property Tax Sales
Wisconsin State Law provides that when property taxes are delinquent, the title to that property can be transferred. Milwaukee County uses the "in rem" foreclosure process. Milwaukee County does not sell foreclosed properties for back taxes. All foreclosed property is sold for fair market value, the way any other piece of property is sold.
Sheriff Foreclosure Sales
The Milwaukee County Sheriff has real estate auctions every Monday morning on properties that are lender foreclosures due to non-payment of the mortgage. Additional information is available by calling (414) 278-3073 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you are interested in a property included in one of the Sheriff's auctions, be sure to check for delinquent taxes. Most of the Sheriff sale properties are located in the City of Milwaukee.
Learn More About Sheriff Sales
The City of Milwaukee Treasurer collects current and delinquent taxes for all properties in the City of Milwaukee. See City of Milwaukee Delinquent Real Estate Tax Accounts.