What do I do to combine parcels?
Parcel combinations are usually required to meet county, municipal, or city codes. An assessor may request a combination of parcels to allow for more practical means of assessing properties. An example of an assessor’s combination would be a building that crosses two taxing parcels. Combination forms are obtained based on the location of the lands to be combined. A combination form for the City of Kenosha can be obtained through the City Development Office, for Villages through the local building inspector, and for Townships, through the County Planning and Development Department. The requirements for combination of lands are that lands to be combined must be in the exact same name(s), the parcels must be contiguous, and all real estate taxes must be paid. Combinations of lands must be recorded with the Register of Deeds Office. Tax bills for combined parcels will take effect the following tax year.

Show All Answers

1. How are parcel identification numbers, and assessment/tax information created and updated?
2. How long does it take to process documents and enter new splits?
3. Can you give me the new parcel number if I have the old parcel number?
4. Who is responsible for the taxes when property has been split?
5. If I purchase a split parcel will I receive a tax bill?
6. Why does it say “DEED IN ERROR” on my tax bill (or assessment notice)?
7. What do I do to combine parcels?
8. Who owns the property?
9. How often is ownership information updated?
10. Who and how do I inform someone of a change of mailing address?
11. Is a change of address reflected in the assessment notice and the tax billing?
12. How can I view tax map information?
13. Can I get a copy of the tax map?
14. What is the lot size or acreage?
15. How up to date is the tax map?
16. Who do I contact with parcel boundary questions?
17. Where can I get a plat book?
18. Where can I get an aerial photo of a tract of land?
19. Is there a survey of the property and how do I get a copy?
20. Does a survey automatically split a property?
21. Why isn’t there a survey on my property?
22. How do I obtain an address for a new home?
23. Who names the streets and assigns addresses and what is the naming scheme?
24. What side of the street is an address located?
25. How can I find the location of an address?
26. Who is my assessor?
27. Where can I find pertinent information (age, size, # of bedrooms) for a home?
28. What is the date of the latest sales, sales price and recording information?
29. What school district is a property in?
30. What are the taxes and when are they paid?
31. Can I get a copy of the deed?
32. Are there any easements?
33. Is the property in a floodplain?
34. Where do I get a Condominium or Subdivision Plat?
35. Where do I vote and who are my representatives?