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Wisconsin Act 15 exempts telecom towers from property taxes
Summary
A new state law wipes cell and telecom towers off the tax rolls starting in 2026. The tax those towers used to pay gets redistributed to everyone else's property.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Tax revenue previously paid by cell towers shifts onto other property owners, slightly raising everyone else's share.
✅Who benefits
Telecom tower owners benefit from the exemption.
⚠️Who could be affected
Other property owners pick up the towers' former tax burden.
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