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Resources for the Madison Community
Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.
Urban Forestry Special Charge
The special charge is included on the Municipal Services (water) bill. The charge pays for Urban Forestry operations.
In 2024, the special charge is $7.12 a month for residential customers.
In 2025, the special charge is $7.56 a month for residential customers.
Rate Charges
By December 1 of each year, the parcel count and frontage apportionment ratio will be updated by using data maintained by the Madison Water Utility and the City Assessor's Office, and also taking into account any approved requests made by homeowner's associations or developers.
2024 Rate Charges
| Customer Type | Monthly Charge | Annual Charge | Number of Parcels | Category Total Revenue | Percent of Street Frontage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | $7.12 | $85.39 | 53,299 | $4,551,110 | 64.3% |
| Storm Water / Vacant | $23.97 | $287.62 | 3,812 | $1,096,391 | 15.6% |
| Commercial / Industrial | $20.54 | $246.50 | 2,895 | $713,621 | 10.1% |
| Multi-family | $12.76 | $153.10 | 2,901 | $444,132 | 6.3% |
| Government | $55.11 | $661.37 | 407 | $269,177 | 3.8% |
| Total | X | X | 63,314 | $7,074,431 | 100% |