Manufacturing and Utility Bureau contact information:

Milwaukee District Office
Manufacturing and Utility Bureau
State Office Building
819 N 6th St. Room 530
Milwaukee, WI 53203-1606

Phone Number: 414-227-4456
Fax Number: 414-227-4095
Email Milwaukee District Office

Manufacturing Property Assessments

In Wisconsin, all property classified by the Department of Revenue as Manufacturing or Telco Property is assessed by the DOR-Bureau of Manufacturing and Telco Assessments.

In 1973, the Legislature enacted Section 70995, which provides for the Department to be responsible for the assessment of manufacturing property. This was done to ensure uniform treatment and assessment of all manufacturers in the state.

At that time, the Legislature also enacted several laws to encourage industrial development and expansion in the state. Section 70.11(27), provides for the exemption of manufacturing machinery and equipment. Section 70.111(17), Guide to Wisconsin Manufacturing Property Assessment

Guide to WI Assessment of Personal Property Located at But Not Owned By A Manufacturer

• Telephone Company Property Tax

• Taxation of Public Utilities