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WI AB584

WI AB584
A property tax exemption for prefabricated recreational structures. (FE)


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Introduced
10/24/2025
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill creates a property tax exemption for prefabricated structures originally designed to be towed by a motor vehicle and used primarily as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal purposes, including accessory decks, sheds, and porches. To claim the exemption, the prefabricated structures must be located in a licensed campground on land that is not owned by the owner of the structures. The bill also requires the Department of Administration to make aid payments to taxing jurisdictions to compensate them for the loss of property tax revenue due to the property tax exemption for prefabricated structures described above. Under current law, DOA makes payments to taxing jurisdictions to compensate them for the loss of property tax revenue due to the repeal of the personal property tax. Because this bill relates to an exemption from state or local taxes, it may be referred to the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions for a report to be printed as an appendix to the bill. For further information see the local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill creates a property tax exemption for prefabricated recreational structures, specifically those originally designed to be towed by a motor vehicle and used primarily for temporary living quarters during recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal activities. To qualify for the exemption, these structures (which can include accessory decks, sheds, and porches) must be located in a licensed campground on land not owned by the structure's owner. Starting in 2027, the Department of Administration will compensate taxing jurisdictions for the lost property tax revenue by making aid payments equal to the property taxes that would have been levied on these structures as of January 1, 2025. Municipalities will be required to report the amount of property taxes that would have been collected on these structures to the Department of Revenue, and the exemption will first apply to property tax assessments as of January 1, 2026. This bill aims to provide tax relief for owners of temporary recreational structures while ensuring that local governments are financially compensated for the lost revenue.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 02/18/2026)

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