2026 MAR Filing Available

April 27, 2026

To: General Assessors

Certified Assessors

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), State and Local Finance Division posted the 2026 Municipal Assessment Report (MAR) on our website.

General filing information

  • Due date – June 8, 2026
  • Assessor must e-file through MyDORGov
  • Review – filing instructions and tips
  • Law changes – the information below is based on current state law. DOR will provide updated information if there are changes to state law.

Municipal Assessment Report (MAR)

Report type – depends on the Board of Review's (BOR) status:

  • Estimated MAR
    • If the final BOR does not adjourn by June 8, 2026 – file an estimated MAR by June 8, 2026
  • Final MAR – submit:
    • If BOR adjourns by June 8, 2026
    • If BOR adjourns after June 8, 2026 – file within 10 days after the final adjournment
  • Amended MAR
    • If you already filed a final MAR – only submit an amended MAR to update your final report
    • Submit by January 31, 2027

Late filing or non-filing

If you do not file by June 8, 2026, the following may occur:

  • Municipality receives a reduced levy limit due to the lack of new construction information
  • If the municipality has TIF districts – prior year's non-manufacturing full value is certified for the current year, which may result in less tax increment dollars available to the municipality
  • Note: If you file an estimated MAR by June 8, 2026, and do not file a final MAR by December 31, 2026:
    • Equalization Bureau will file a formal complaint against your certification with the Education and Certification section in the Office of Technology and Assessment Services
    • This could result in assessor misconduct under state law (sec. 946.12(1), Wis. Stats.)

Filing tips

  • You must complete the email authorization step to access the form; the authorization link is valid for 30 days
  • Save your MAR periodically as you complete it
  • Form must be error-free to submit
  • After submitting a MAR, print and/or save a copy to your local computer:
    • Ensures confirmation number and submission date is saved with the form
    • DOR uses the confirmation number for questions about a report

Net New Construction Report

  • August 2026 Net New Construction Report – only reflects values reported by June 8, 2026
  • Updated values provided after June 8, 2026 – reflected in the 2027 Net New Construction values

Questions?

Contact the Equalization Bureau District Office in your area.


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