Milwaukee deadlines

The dates that cost money or services when they pass: property taxes, winter parking, leaf pickup, utility shutoff protections, energy assistance, and pet licenses.

Checked against City and State sources · October 10, 2026

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Property taxes

  • Every January 31: First installment or full payment due
  • Last day of February: Second installment due
  • April 15, five years after the tax year (next business day on weekends): Last day to claim a homestead credit
  • Third Monday in May: Deadline to object to your assessment
  • Every October 1: Late lottery credit claims close
  • Every October 1: Overdue water charges can move to the tax bill

Parking

  • Every December 1: Winter parking restrictions begin
  • Every March 1: Last day of winter parking restrictions

Leaves

  • Every October 1: Fall leaf rake-out begins
  • Every November 15: Last day to rake leaves to the curb

Utilities

  • Every November 1: Winter heating shutoff protections begin
  • Every April 15: Winter heating shutoff protections end

Energy assistance

  • Every October 1: Energy assistance applications open
  • Every May 15: Last day of the energy assistance season

Pets

  • Every March 31: Last day to license dogs and cats at the regular fee

These are recurring rules for the City of Milwaukee. Agencies can change them, so check the linked source before you act. Election dates aren’t included because they change each election; use MyVote Wisconsin.