Treasurer
A county-wide elected office with a four year term, the County Treasurer’s position is held by Stephanie Stokes. Ms. Stokes has been the Portage County Treasurer since January, 2003.
The County Treasurer is responsible for the collection and distribution of current and delinquent real estate taxes in Portage County. Primary tax records are maintained and held for public use by the Treasurer’s office.
The position of Deputy County Treasurer is held by Amy Townsend, who was appointed in January, 2003.
2nd installment of 2012 real estate taxes are due by July 31, 2013
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MAIL TAX PAYMENTS TO:
STEPHANIE STOKES
PORTAGE COUNTY TREASURER
1516 CHURCH STREET
STEVENS POINT WI 54481
2nd installment due by July 31, 2013
Office Hours - 7:30am – 4:30pm M-F
Postmarks are accepted
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Online Services
Pay Your Property Taxes Online
$3.95 FEE FOR VISA DEBIT CARDS
2.39% FEE FOR CREDIT CARDS AND ALL OTHER TYPES OF DEBIT CARDS
WE DO NOT CHARGE A FEE IF YOU PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD CONVENIENCE CHECK
$1.50 FEE FOR E-CHECK (payment is debited from your checking or saving
account)
*These fees are added because as a government entity we are not allowed
legally to absorb the cost incurred for this service. We are only able to
provide these payment options by using a third party provider, which in
this case is Point and Pay.
To pay by phone, call:
1-877-782-4828
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UNCLAIMED PROPERTY NOTICE
Dear Portage County Residents,
I have been working together with your Wisconsin State Treasurer to reunite many Portage County residents with their lost assets and unclaimed property. Unclaimed property consists of financial assets that have had no activity for 5 years or more. This includes savings accounts, checking accounts, uncashed dividends, stock, customer deposits or overpayments, uncashed paychecks, life insurance policies, etc. According to Wisconsin State Statutes, financial institutions must turn these unclaimed funds over to the Wisconsin State Treasurer's office.
Please check the Wisconsin State Treasurer's website:
to see if you are on this Unclaimed Property list. If you find that your name is on this list, click on the 'Property #' that appears after your name. This will bring you to an 'Unclaimed Property Online Claim Form.' Upon receipt of this form, the State Treasurer's office will send you a claim form to fill out and return. If you prefer not to use this online service, you are also free to call their office at 877/699-9211 for assistance.
Stephanie A. Stokes
Portage County Treasurer
Recently Added Unclaimed Properties
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Our office has recently been made away of an assistance program that may be of interest to you. The Foundation for Rural Housing, through the State of Wisconsin, is offering funds for several different financial situations, including delinquent taxes. The website www.wisconsinruralhousing.org answers questions and has a form that you will need to fill out. If you have any questions regarding eligibility or other matters, please call the State office at (608) 238-3448.
Contact Us:
- For current and delinquent tax information, please call (715) 346-1348
- Send us an e-mail request at TreasurerDepartment@co.portage.wi.us
- Send us a faxed request at (715) 346-1486.
- Mailing address for payments is: Portage County Treasurer, 1516 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Office Hours:
- 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
We are open through the lunch hour