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Property Tax Bills: Property Tax Information 2024 Tax bills will be mailed by December 16, 2024 2024 Mill Rate: $16.88 Belleville School District rounded and includes all taxing jurisdictions  2024 Mill Rate:  $18.67 Oregon School District rounded and includes all taxing jurisdictions  2024 Lottery Credit:  $239.74 Belleville School District 2024 Lottery Credit:  $276.49 Oregon School District 2024 First Dollar Credit: $74.46 Belleville School District 2024 First Dollar Credit:  $85.87 Oregon School District Tax bills are sent to property owners. It is the responsibility of property owners to notify mortgage holders of tax amounts for payments from escrow accounts. You may view your property tax bill online at Access Dane. Note: The Town of Oregon’s 2024 mill rate is $2.68. Town Hall offices are closed to the public on the following dates: December 24 and 25, 2024 December 31, 2024 **Payments left in the drop box will be processed as received 12/31/24.** January 1, 2025 Payment Information The Town of Oregon collects 2024 tax payments through January 31, 2025. During this time payments can be made payable to the Town of Oregon. Please enclose the bottom portion of your property tax bill with your check. Also, please put a contact number in the memo line of your check so we can get in touch with you if there is a discrepancy with your payment. Payments received or postmarked by December 31, 2024 will be credited as a 2024 payment. Please be sure to transfer funds (if needed) prior to writing your check. It is likely that your funds will be withdrawn from your account the same day you write your check. Two-Party checks or post dated checks are not accepted. No refund will be given on the day of your payment. Payment Options Option 1: Drop off in secure drop-box – located at front door of town hall.  Note: Want a receipt? Print your email in the memo line of your check and we will send you an electronic receipt or enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for a paper receipt. Option 2: Mail your payment to Oregon Town Hall – 1138 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575 Option 3: Online payment https://allpaid.com/plc/a005zr                                                                                 * Note: This option is only available through 3 pm. Monday, January 27th, 2025 and will include a % administrative fee of the amount to be paid. Option 4: In-Person on Mondays from 8AM-4:30PM at Oregon Town Hall – 1138 Union Road.  Receipts will be mailed for payments made anyday except Monday, Dec. 23, 30, Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 8AM – 4:30PM.  Real Estate Tax Bills may be paid in two installments. The first installment is due by January 31, 2025 and made payable to the Town of Oregon. The second installment is due by July 31, 2025 and made payable to the Dane County Treasurer if paid after January 31, 2025. Lottery Credits To qualify for a lottery credit you must have owned your home and it must have been your primary residence as of January 1, 2024. If your home was newly built and completed after January 1, 2024, your tax bill does not qualify for a lottery credit in 2024. Forms can be found on the Department of Revenue website. For more information regarding the Lottery Credit please see the Department of Revenue website. First Dollar Credit Every taxable parcel in the State of Wisconsin qualifies for the First Dollar Credit provided that parcel contains real property improvement. This includes business, commercial and private property. Unlike the Lottery and Gaming Credit, the property does not need to be the primary residence of the owner. This credit should be automatically applied to all qualifying properties. For more information regarding the First Dollar Credit please see the Department of Revenue website. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) would like to provide the following information due to the increased number of inquiries related to property tax pre-payments. Under state law (sec. 74.13, Wis. Stats.), general property taxes, special assessments, special charges and special taxes may be paid in advance of the levy during the period from August 1 until the third Monday in December each year. Pre-payment of 2024 taxes may begin August 1, 2024.

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Town Seeks Resident to Fill Board Vacancy

The Town of Oregon Board of Supervisors seeks interested residents to apply for filling the remainder of the vacant Town Board Supervisor position that ends in April 2024. Residency in the Town of Oregon, Wisconsin, is required to be considered for filling this vacancy. The appointed individual will serve on the Town Board and various committees for the remainder of the term.

To request a copy of the application, including more details about the appointment process, please send an email to Jennifer Hanson, Town Clerk, at JHanson@townoforegonwi.gov or visit the Town of Oregon website at https://townoforegonwi.gov/forms-permits/. On the website, look for the Town Supervisor Application section to download the application. Paper copies are available during regular business hours at the Town Hall.

The deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, May 25 before 4:00 p.m. Applications can be returned via mail, in person at 1138 Union Road, Oregon WI 53575, or by email to JHanson@townoforegonwi.gov.

Town Officers entitled by Wis. Stats. §17.25(1) to vote on the appointment shall give equal consideration to all applicants.