Lottery Gaming Credit

What is it?

  • It’s a credit that provides direct property tax relief to qualifying property owners on their property tax bills
  • Funded by lottery proceeds
  • Displayed on tax bills as a reduction of property taxes due
Who qualifies?

You qualify if – you’re a Wisconsin resident who owns a dwelling and uses it as your primary residence as of January 1 of the tax year

You don’t qualify if –

  • You are not a Wisconsin resident
  • You already receive the credit for another property or the property is not your primary residence on January 1 of the tax year
  • The property is unoccupied, or a business property, rental unit, vacant land, garage or non-residence property

Do I have to apply?

• Yes – if you are not receiving the credit

• To receive the credit – if you are eligible, you must file an application. You can even apply for a late lottery credit for the previous year.

• Once you receive the lottery and gaming credit, you do not have to reapply – it continues automatically in future years

Apply online!

Use the "Lottery Credit Online Application Portal"

• Visit – www.revenue.wi.gov and search "Lottery Forms"

• If eligible – apply for:

» 2023 credit – by October 1, 2024

» 2024 credit – by January 31, 2025