Town of Elk
Property Tax Collection
- 1st half or full payment due by January 31 payable to: Town of Elk Treasurer
- 2nd half payment due by July 31 payable to: Price County Treasurer,126 Cherry St, Room 105; Phillips,WI 54555
- July Payment Due List updated 7/19/21
- Delinquent Tax Listing with Interest through 7/31/21
All real estate taxes under $100, personal property taxes and special charges are due January 31 to the Town of Elk
Please make the 1st half or full payment through January 31 to:
Town of Elk Treasurer Joseph Neerdaels; W7478 Point Rd; Phillips, WI 54555
2nd half
payment to the Price County Treasurer, 126 Cherry St, Rm 105 Phillips WI 54555
Tax Collection at Town Hall
- Saturday, December 19,2020 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Saturday, December 26,2020 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Saturday, January 30, 2021 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online Payment
Pay the 1st half or full payment to Town of Elk Treasurer by January 31 with credit/debit card or E-check by using town payment portal. There is a 3% fee charged for credit/debit card payments and fee of $1.50 for E-check for which the taxpayer is responsible.
Pay the 2nd installment and delinquent taxes to Price County Treasurer with credit/debit card or E-check by using this county payment portal. There is a 2.35% fee charged for credit card, $3.95 VISA debit and $1.50 for E-checks for which the taxpayer is responsible.
Missed or Late Payment
If any one of the installment payments is missed or not paid by due date, the entire unpaid balance of taxes becomes delinquent and subject to 1.5% per month interest/penalty and option to pay in installments is lost. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 74.47, interest and penalty of 1.5% per month on the whole unpaid balance and will be charged from February 1 regardless of when the tax due becomes delinquent. No matter what installment is missed, the total unpaid balance becomes due and payable and is subject to interest and penalty from February 1 option to pay in installments is lost.
Tax payments after February 2 are considered delinquent and payable to Price County Treasurer along with interest and penalty. Payments after February 2 can be made with credit/debit card or E-check by using this payment portal. There is a 2.35% fee charged for credit/debit card payments and $1.50 for E-checks for which the taxpayer is responsible.
Pet Fees
Dog Licenses are issued by the PRICE COUNTY SHERIFF's OFFICE through one of the options below. MUST provide current RABIES CERTIFICATE to license dog.
- Mail: Checks payable to Price County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Price Co Humane Officer PO Box B Phillips, WI 54555
- In Person: Price County Sheriff's Office Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Online for a fee at Dog License online renewal
License Fee
- Neutered and spayed: $15
- Unaltered: $20
- Multiple up to 12 dogs: $35, $3 for each additional dog
Questions: Contact Humane Officer Dean Merlak 715-339-3011
Price County Ordinance 223-20 requires for the keeping of any dog over 4 months of age to be licensed with the local municipality where the dog is kept.
The dog shall be vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian within 30 days of dog attaining 4 months of age.
Penalty for failure to obtain a dog license by April 1st will result in a fine of up to $200 and late fee of $5.