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
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