At a Glance
| Type | City of Fitchburg, Dane County(source) |
|---|---|
| Property tax rate | $16.67 per $1,000 of market value (2025 tax year)(County Treasurer) Madison: $18.10 |
| Electric | Madison Gas and Electric (MGE); Alliant Energy(source) |
| Trash pickup | Contract: Pellitteri Waste Systems(source) |
| School districts | Madison Metropolitan School District, Verona Area School District, Oregon School District(source) |
| Median year built | 1996 (all housing units, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates)(Census Bureau) Madison: 1980 |
Property Tax
For the 2025 tax year (bills payable 2026), property in Fitchburg paid $16.67 per $1,000 of market value on average, after the state school levy credit.(County Treasurer) Madison's was $18.10.
The rate depends on your school district:
| School district | Parcels | Rate per $1,000 assessed | Per $1,000 market value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Metropolitan | 4,752 | 17.51 | 16.81 |
| Verona | 3,119 | 18.07 | 17.35 |
| Oregon | 2,578 | 16.23 | 15.59 |
Assessment ratio: 0.9604, meaning assessments in Fitchburg average 96.0% of market value.(source) That's why the rate on the bill isn't comparable between towns; our rate study adjusts for it.
- Due: first installment or full payment by January 31.(source)
- First installment or full payment to: City of Fitchburg (City Treasurer, 5520 Lacy Road). Second installment to: Dane County Treasurer (all payments after January 31).(source)
- Tax payment page: City of Fitchburg Treasurer(source)
- Lottery and gaming credit missing? City page says it is best to apply through the Wisconsin DOR Lottery and Gaming Credit Online Application Portal. Eligibility: own and live in the home as primary residence on January 1.(source)
- Assessor: City of Fitchburg Assessor's Office (city staff).(source)
More: tax rates by town · your tax bill, line by line · the lottery and gaming credit · appealing an assessment.
Utilities
| Service | Provider |
|---|---|
| Electric | Madison Gas and Electric (MGE); Alliant Energy(source) |
| Natural gas | Madison Gas and Electric (MGE); Alliant Energy(source) |
| Water | Fitchburg Utility District (City of Fitchburg water utility)(source) |
| Sewer | City of Fitchburg (treatment by MMSD)(source) |
More: utility costs by town · energy rebates.
Trash and Recycling
The city contracts curbside trash and recycling pickup to Pellitteri Waste Systems.(source) Schedules and rules: the city's trash and recycling page.(source)
More: landfill, Clean Sweep and disposal.
School Districts
Parts of Fitchburg are in 3 school districts. Your address decides which one, and it also sets your tax rate.(source)
- Madison Metropolitan School District
- Verona Area School District
- Oregon School District
More: school referendums · find your address's school district.
Permits and Local Code
- Building inspection: City of Fitchburg building inspection(source)
- Municipal code: City of Fitchburg code of ordinances(source)
More: Fitchburg remodel permits, project by project · ADU rules by town · fence, yard and neighbor rules.
Maps and Property Records
More: property lookup · Dane County maps · AccessDane, step by step.
How Old the Homes Are
The median housing unit in Fitchburg was built in 1996 (margin of error 2 years), out of 15,929 units; 27.4% were built before 1980 and 43.5% in 2000 or later. These counts include apartments and condos.(Census Bureau)(decades)
Housing units by year built, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25034. Survey estimates, each with a margin of error.
More: find out when your house was built · older homes.
Other Towns
Compare all 15 towns side by side, or open another town's facts:
- Madison
- Cottage Grove
- DeForest
- Maple Bluff
- McFarland
- Middleton
- Monona
- Mount Horeb
- Oregon
- Shorewood Hills
- Stoughton
- Sun Prairie
- Verona
- Waunakee