Managed Forest Law and Forest Crop Law Tax Rates

Landowners with land in the Managed Forest Law (MFL) and Forest Crop Law (FCL) programs pay MFL and FCL rates in lieu of regular property tax rates. Updated rates effective 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2027

MANAGED FOREST LAW TAX RATES

 Rate Per Acre
Before 2005 - Open Land $0.72
Before 2005 - Closed Land $1.68
2005 - Present - Open Land $1.90
2005 - Present - Closed Land $9.49

 

FOREST CROP LAW TAX RATES Rate Per Acre
Before 1972 $.10 (unchanged)
1972 - present $3.60

 

 

 

For more information on the program and how to enroll, please visit the Wisconsin DNR website by clicking below.
Wisconsin DNR Forest Tax Law
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