Wisconsin·Data as of Q4 2025

Milwaukee, WI CAM Reconciliation Guide

Vacancy rates, property tax system, operating expense benchmarks, and market-specific CAM billing considerations for Milwaukee, WI commercial landlords.

Current Vacancy Rates

20%
Office Vacancy
5%
Retail Vacancy
4.8%
Industrial Vacancy

Source: CBRE/JLL Q4 2025 Market Reports

Average CAM per Square Foot

$10.50
Office /SF/yr
$7.00
Retail /SF/yr
$3.25
Industrial /SF/yr

Property Tax System

Assessment Authority

City of Milwaukee Assessor's Office / County-level assessors

Protest Procedure

File objection with local Board of Review by first Monday in May. Can appeal to Wisconsin Department of Revenue, then circuit court. Annual reassessment.

Effective Tax Rate

~2.5-3.0% effective rate (among higher rates nationally)

Key Submarkets

Downtown/Third WardWauwatosa/MayfairBrookfield/I-94 CorridorOak Creek/AirportMenomonee FallsRacine/Kenosha

CAM Billing Considerations

  • High property tax rates — among highest in the Midwest
  • Manufacturing/industrial legacy creates specialized building stock
  • TIF district prevalence affects tax increment flow-through
  • Fiserv Forum district development reshaping downtown
  • Snow removal and heating dominant seasonal CAM costs
Local BOMA Chapter

BOMA Milwaukee

Market Context

Milwaukee's high property tax rates make tax pass-throughs the dominant CAM issue. Extensive TIF district usage creates properties where tax dynamics differ significantly from standard assessment.

Reconcile Milwaukee, WI Properties

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