Tax Payment & Billing

Mailing & Rates

• Bills are typically mailed around December 15 each year.
• The City tax rate is set after the Common Council approves the budget in late November.
• Your bill also includes taxes from other jurisdictions such as the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District, Waunakee School District, MATC, Dane County, and the State of Wisconsin.

Payment Timeline

• The City of Middleton (on behalf of the Dane County Treasurer) collects payments through January 31.
  • Pay in full, or
• Pay the first installment (half the bill) by January 31.
• On February 1, all unpaid bills are transferred to the Dane County Treasurer’s Office for collection.
  • Second installments and any outstanding balances are due to Dane County by July 31.

Late Payments

• At least the first installment must be paid by January 31.
• Missing this deadline cancels the installment option, and the full balance, plus a penalty, becomes due to Dane County.

Copies & Records

• View or print your tax bill by entering your parcel number or address on the Dane County Treasurer’s website.
• By mid-February, Dane County updates its database with City payment records. You can confirm amounts paid, outstanding balances, and prior year taxes online or by calling (608) 266-4151.

How to Pay (to the City by January 31)

• By Mail
• Online (via Dane County Treasurer’s payment system)
• Drop Box (in the Library parking lot)
• In person at the Finance Department (checks, money orders, cashier’s checks, traveler’s checks, or cash accepted).