Collected and spent
In 2022, Madison spent about $561.9M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$561.9M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.711 per $100 of value
Source · City of Madison Finance Department — 2024 City Tax Rate Computation, City of Madison 2024 property tax. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Madison 2024 property tax — city levy 7.11 mills/$1,000 AV (35% of combined ~20.95 total; levy limited to inflationary increase; mill rate reduced 7.9% from prior year due to assessed value growth). Source: City of Madison 2024 Executive Operating Budget — City Tax Rate Computation (cityofmadison.com)Where it goes
Ten service lines.
Public works
$136.5M
Police
$83.3M
Health and human services
$78.1M
Fire
$64.6M
Other
$56.5M
Debt service · past obligation
$46.6M
Parks and recreation
$40.9M
General government
$32.7M
Library
$19.7M
Courts
$3.1M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
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When decisions happen
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How to reach it
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On every bill in Madison
Sources
What it is
City of Madison Finance Department — 2024 City Tax Rate Computation, City of Madison 2024 property tax. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Madison 2024 property tax — city levy 7.11 mills/$1,000 AV (35% of combined ~20.95 total; levy limited to inflationary increase; mill rate reduced 7.9% from prior year due to assessed value growth). Source: City of Madison 2024 Executive Operating Budget — City Tax Rate Computation (cityofmadison.com)Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
City of Madison Finance Department — 2024 City Tax Rate Computation, City of Madison 2024 property tax. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Madison 2024 property tax — city levy 7.11 mills/$1,000 AV (35% of combined ~20.95 total; levy limited to inflationary increase; mill rate reduced 7.9% from prior year due to assessed value growth). Source: City of Madison 2024 Executive Operating Budget — City Tax Rate Computation (cityofmadison.com)To act on what you have read
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