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Dane County Treasurer's Office

Online payment is temporarily down from 4pm July 31 through 8am August 21 for balancing and settling with all taxing jurisdictions. Credit/debit payments cannot be accepted during this period.

Payment options during this time:

  • Pay in-person (City-County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #114, M-F, 8a-4p)
  • Drop box (City County Building, 210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 24/7)
  • By mail (Dane County Treasurer, PO Box 1299, Madison WI 53701)

Please Note:

  • Due Date is July 31
  • Late payments 1.5% interest and penalty back to February (ex. Feb-Aug 10.5%)
  • USPS postmark is accepted

Additional property tax information is available on Access Dane.

Lottery Credit

The lottery credit is a State property tax credit for people who own their primary residence. For example, property owners are eligible for a lottery credit in 2025 if they owned their primary residence and lived there on January 1, 2025. The credit for tax year 2025 ranges from $188 to $287 depending on the school district you live in. More details are on the State Department of Revenue FAQ page.

STEP 1: Does your property qualify?

Was your property Owner Occupied as the Primary Residence on January 1?

  • YES ... Continue

  • NO ... Stop Sign Your property does not qualify.
STEP 2: Does your property already receive the Lottery Credit?

Check your tax bill or Access Dane (Primary Residence ONLY).

Lottery and Gaming Credit Lottery and Gaming Credit on Access Dane

 

Does the "Lottery & Gaming Credit" line display a dollar amount other than $0.00 for the current tax year?

  • YES ... Stop Sign You already receive it.
  • NO, it's blank ... Continue
STEP 3: Apply

Note:

  • Lottery Credits stay with the property until removed by the owner or the State Department of Revenue.
  • Wisconsin provides Dane County with completed applications on a monthly basis.
  • For a 2025 late Lottery Credit, you will need to upload one of the following when you apply online BEFORE October 1:
    • Copy or photo of your Tax Bill -OR-
    • PDF of your e-Bill from Access Dane
  • A late lottery credit claim will automatically add the credit to future tax bills.
  • After applying, verify by checking your next December tax bill.
APPLY ONLINE
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