Finance

Responsibilities

The Finance Department is responsible for the financial operations and reporting of the City, including the processing of all City payments. Other responsibilities of the department include Utility Billing and Collections, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Property Tax Collection. 

Budgetary Documents & Financial Statements

Making Utility Payments Online:

To view payment options or to make a Utility Payment please visit Hartford Utilities Website and click on MyAccount. This will allow you to make payments online through Payment Service Network, view your previous bills, and monitor your usage.

Instructions for Creating a MyAccount Login:

Important Utility Documents

  1. ACH - Automatic Payment Plan Agreement Form (PDF)
  2. Budget Billing Form (PDF)
  3. Deferred Payment Agreement (PDF)
  4. Public Service Commission Bill of Rights (PDF)
  5. Critical Life-Sustaining Medical Form (PDF)

Utility Assistance Resources

  1. Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program
  2. 2020 Washington County Energy Assistance (PDF)
  3. Local Assistance Resources Flyer (PDF)

Utility Rates

  1. 2022 Electric Rates (PDF)
  2. 2022 Water Rates (PDF)
  3. 2022 Sewer Rates (PDF)
  4. 2022 Recycling Rates (PDF)

Property Taxes

Tax bills will be mailed out by mid-December, at which time the Finance Department will be prepared to receipt payments.

To access your tax bill information online, view live payment history or print an additional copy,  please visit the Washington County Treasurer’s Website and select "Taxes/Assessment Information" in the upper left menu to search by address.                                                        

Property Tax Bill Explanation:

Property Tax Assessor Link:


EXTERIOR REVALUATION TO BE CONDUCTED IN 2022
The City’s Assessor, Associated Appraisal Consultants, will be conducting a revaluation of all properties in 2022 for the purpose of updating all assessed values to reflect current market conditions. The last time the City’s assessments were updated to market value was in 2018. Based on the assessor’s latest estimates, the City’s assessment level is approximately 25% below recent sale prices.


Notice of Unclaimed Funds

Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 59.66, the City of Hartford Treasurer hereby causes the publication of this notice containing the names and last known address of the owners of any unclaimed money or security that has a value of at least $20.  The treasurer may also be holding unclaimed money or securities in amounts less than $20.  Unless the owner requests and provides ownership of the money or security within 6 months from the time of the completed publication, the treasurer will take possession of the money or security.

To claim these funds, an Affidavit of Ownership and Indemnity Agreement (PDF) must be completed and notarized by a Notary Public while in their presence.  A copy of the claimant’s driver’s license or other picture I.D. must be included for identification.  This form is available at the Finance Office.

Escheated List: