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When are City of Madison property taxes due, and can I pay them in installments?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 9, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
Yes, you can pay in installments. The City of Madison lets you pay your property tax bill in full by January 31 or in four installments due January 31, March 31, May 31 and July 31. All payments on current taxes go to the City Treasurer. You can pay any amount at any time, as long as your total paid meets the required minimum by each due date. If you miss an installment or pay less than the minimum, your account becomes delinquent. The whole remaining balance is then due right away, and you lose the option to spread out the rest. Interest and a penalty are charged for each month, counted from February 1. This covers the City of Madison only; other municipalities in Dane County set their own payment arrangements. Source: City of Madison Finance Department, Four Installment Payment Method (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 9, 2026