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Dane County, WI Property Tax Calculator
Dane County homeowners pay a median $6,420 a year in property tax, 1.63% of a median $394,800 home: above Wisconsin's 1.42% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Dane County by home value, at 1.63%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,252 | $271 |
| $300,000 | $4,878 | $406 |
| $390,000 | $6,341 | $528 |
| $590,000 | $9,593 | $799 |
| $790,000 | $12,845 | $1,070 |
Dane County against Wisconsin and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County | 1.63% | $6,420 | $394,800 | $89,975 |
| Wisconsin | 1.42% | $3,792 | $266,500 | $77,485 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Dane County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Dane County?
The effective rate is 1.63%: a median $6,420 a year on a median $394,800 home. That's the 4th highest of the 29 Wisconsin counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Dane County?
About $6,504 a year, $542 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Dane County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Its rate is above the state's 1.42%. Across Wisconsin, covered counties range from 1.08% to 1.93%.
How do I lower my Dane County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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