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Local Option - Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans

Last DSIRE Review: 07/16/2009

Incentive Type:	Property Tax Financing Authorization
State:	Wisconsin
Eligible Efficiency Technologies:	Locally determined
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Locally determined
Applicable Sectors:	Residential
Financing Terms:	Locally determined
Eligible Local Governments:	Political subdivisions (cities, villages, towns, counties)
Possible Revenue Sources:	Locally determined
Authority 1:	A.B. 255
Date Enacted:	5/15/2009

Summary:
"Property tax financing" allows property owners to borrow money to pay for energy improvements. The amount borrowed is repaid through an increased property tax assessment over a period of years. Wisconsin enacted legislation in May 2009 that redefined how local governments may assess taxes and charge for services. Local governments may offer property tax financing for renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects proposed by property owners. Eligible projects and repayment terms are determined by participating local governments. Contact your local government to find out if financing is available for renewable energy and/or energy efficiency through special property tax assessments.

Contact:

Paul Ziegler
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Division of Research and Policy
2135 Rimrock Road
P.O. Box 8933, Mail Stop 6-73
Madison, WI 52708-8933
Phone: (608) 266-5773
Phone 2: (608) 266-2700
Fax: (608) 261-6240
E-Mail: paul.ziegler@revenue.wi.gov
Web Site: http://www.revenue.wi.gov/index.html

Please note: The information on the DSIRE web site provides an overview of incentives and other policies, but it should not be used as the only source of information when making purchasing decisions, investment decisions, tax decisions or other binding agreements. Please refer to the individual contact provided in each record to verify that a specific incentive or other policy is applicable to your specific project.