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Madison Property Taxes Surge: K-12 Levy Hits 7.8%

12/18/2025

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  • Madison, Wisconsin, local government tax levies will rise, with K-12 property taxes increasing 7.8%, the largest increase since 2018.
  • The increase is the highest K-12 tax increase in more than thirty years.
  • The Wisconsin Policy Forum reports county property taxes will rise 3.1%, continuing a trend observed in recent years.
  • Property tax bills are expected to reach residents' mailboxes this month.