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1. Where do I get information about reimbursement for animal damage to my cash crops?

Cindy Blonk our Wildlife Damage Technician, is available through this office and can answer all questions regarding damage to agricultural cash crops. Please contact her at 715-349-2109 x2614.

2. How can I get aerial photos or information about soil types?

The Land Services Department has much of this information and can also direct you to several sites that will provide soil maps, soil descriptions, and aerial photos. Please call us at 715-349-2109.

3. Who do I talk to about shoreline issues such as restoration or erosion control?

The Land Services Department can assist Burnett County residents with all types of issues regarding water front property such as native plantings, restorations, erosion control, and run-off problems. Please contact us at 715-349-2109.

4. Where can I get a plat book?

Contact the County Clerks Office.

5. What is the difference between a fire number and an address?

There is no difference, the same number is used for emergency services and mail service.

6. Will the County Surveyor survey my parcel?

The County Surveyor does not survey private property. The County Surveyor maintains the 3,272 Public Land Survey corners which all property boundaries are referenced too. The County Surveyor also does projects for other county departments.

7. How do I find out if a surveyor is licensed?

Please visit the following website: DSPS License search

8. Who are the board members for my municipality?

This information is available on the Municipality web page.

9. Who is the assessor for my municipality?

This information is available on the Municipality web page.

10. I don't believe my property assessment is correct, how do I go about getting it changed?

We are required to maintain the values established by the assessor for your local municipality. If you do not agree with the values, contact your assessor to discuss it. To find your municipalities assessor, go to the Municipality web page.
A good source of information is the Department of Revenue website, it contains a publication titled Guide for Property Owners, which contains information on property owner's right and information about the assessment process.

11. How do I find out how much was paid for a piece of real estate?

If the property was not exempt from the transfer tax, then the price can be figured out. Contact the Register of Deeds Office.

12. How do I find out the square footage or age of a structure?

Contact the assessor for the municipality in which the structure is located. This information is available on the Municipality web page.

13. My spouse and I have divorced, why is their name still on my tax bill?

The tax bill is required to list the owners of real estate according to the recorded documents in the Register of Deeds Office. If no document was recorded in the Register of Deeds Office to change the ownership (quit claim deed, divorce judgement, etc) then we can not change the names on the tax bill. You may want to contact the attorney handling the divorce about transferring the real estate.

14. My spouse has passed away, why is their name still on my tax bill?

The tax bill is required to list the owners of real estate according to the recorded documents in the Register of Deeds Office. If the property was titled in joint tenancy or survivorship maritial property, you can record a Termination of Decendent's Interest Form at the Register of Deeds Office. This form is available at the Register of Deeds office. If the property was not titled this way, then you may want to contact an attorney to help you transfer the property.

15. I was recently married, why is my maiden name still on my tax bill?

The tax bill is required to list the owners of real estate according to the recorded documents in the Register of Deeds Office. We must list the name as shown on the most recent recorded document. To change the name you may want to contact an attorney to prepare the appropriate documents. Or, if you feel comfortable doing it yourself, you may purchase the forms from the State Bar of Wisconsin website.

16. I just bought a newly created parcel this year, why did the tax bill bill come in the previous owners name?

When new lots or parcels are created during the year, new parcel numbers are assigned. However, assessments are based on how the property existed on January 1 of the given year. If a new subdivision, CSM or deed creates a new parcel during the year, those new parcels will not be assessed and taxed until the following year.

17. How do I find out what a parcel is zoned?

This information is available on the Burnett County Mapping/GIS Website.

Read the disclaimer, then Click, I agree to the terms of use.
Click on the Dept Maps tab near the upper left of the mapping pane.
Click the arrow next to the folder icon for Land Management Layers.
Click the grey box in front of the word Zoning. A check box should show up in the grey box.
Now the zoning layer is turned on, zoom in to the interested parcel to see what the zoning district is. Look for a label that says Zoned ...

Please contact the Land Services Department if you have questions.

18. Where can I find a map of my property?

1- If your legal description has wording that says Lot _ or Outlot _, there should be a copy available at the Register of Deeds Office.

2- There may be a survey map filed in the Land Services Department for the parcel. These are available on the Burnett County Mapping/GIS Website.
Read the disclaimer, then Click I agree to the terms of use.
Click on the Dept Maps tab near the upper left of the mapping pane.
Click the drop down arrow next to the box which says, Change Map View, this is located near the top center of the mapping pane and select Surveyor.
Click the grey plus sign behind the words, Survey Document Search, this is located near the box left of the window.
We recommend using the search by town, range, and section. Select these appropriate items for the area you are searching. Then click Search near the bottom of the window.
A list of maps will display in a new window at the bottom. Any file name highlighted blue can be viewed by clicking on the corresponding file name. Some documents are not available, they either reside in the Register of Deeds office and can't be viewed without payment OR they are records which are not yet scanned.

3- There may be parcel mapping available. (Continuation after #2 has been tried).
Click the drop down arrow next to the box which says, Change Map View, this is located near the top center of the mapping pane and select Default.
Zoom into the area of interest.
Various other layers can be turned on. Click the grey arrow next to each folder to expand the contents of the folder. Click the grey box in front of the layer you wish to turn on.

Please contact the Land Services Department if you have questions.

19. Can I get a list of recent real estate sales?

We do not keep a list of recent sales.

20. When will a new plat book be published?

Contact the UW Extension Office.

21. I received a letter from my bank saying my property is in a floodplain. Can anyone at the County help me with this?

Contact a Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor. They can verify if you are in a floodplain or prepare documents showing that you are not in a floodplain.

22. Where do I get a building permit?

The Land Services Department issues Land Use Permits. Building permits are obtained from the town in which the parcel is located. If you need a Land Use permit please contact the Land Services Department.

23. What is the difference between a building permit and a land use permit?

A building permit is issued by a town, a land use permit is issued by the county. Prior to building/placing/moving any type/size of temporary/permanent structure you should contact the County AND Town to determine what permits are required.

24. How do I find out what permits are required or when a permit is required?

Prior to building/placing/moving any type/size of temporary/permanent structure you should contact the County AND Town to determine what permits are required.

25. How do I find my property identification number (PIN)?

It is the 24 digit number near the top right corner of your tax statement, it will start with a 07-.

26. How do I find my property tax id number?

It is the 1 to 5 digit number near the top right corner of your tax statement.

27. How do I find out who owns a certain property?

This information is available on the Burnett County Mapping/GIS Website.

Read the disclaimer, then Click I agree to the terms of use.
Zoom in to the parcel you are interested in.
Click within the parcel and a box should open displaying the owner along with other basic information.
Click on the word report to get the entire property record.

Please contact the Land Services Department if you have questions.