April 21, 2026
To: Municipal Clerks and Treasurers
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) would like to remind you to e-file the 2026 Expenditure Restraint Incentive Program (ERIP) Worksheet by May 1, 2026. Is your municipality eligible? See information below.
Form Information
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Due date – May 1, 2026
- E-file Form
SL-203 through
MyDORGov
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New in 2026: Line 12 created under 2025 Wisconsin Act 36
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Line 12 – subtract general fund expenditures for amounts levied under sec. 66.0602 (3)(h), Wis. Stats.
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Important – this line only applies to municipalities that reported an adjustment in Sec. D, Line I of the Levy Limit Worksheet for an increase in assessed charges by a joint fire department or EMS district
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Amended budgets – if your municipality amends its budget, you must e-file the following by these deadlines:
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May 1, 2026 – ERIP Worksheet with current budget information
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July 1, 2026 – amended ERIP Worksheet with amended budget information
Is your municipality eligible to e-file the 2026 ERIP?
- Your municipal-only 2025 property tax rate must exceed five mills
- Only eligible municipalities can access the worksheet
Note: If your municipality does not file by the May 1, 2026 due date, it is not eligible to receive a 2027 ERIP payment.
Questions?
Contact us at lgs@wisconsin.gov.