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Madison Water Utility continues to supply high-quality water that meets or exceeds all federal and state standards for health and safety.

Billing & Rates

IMPORTANT: Scheduled Maintenance Starting at 9 PM on Wednesday, July 8

Municipal Services Bill, Property Taxes, and General Billing Invoice payments will be down for maintenance beginning 9 PM on Wednesday, July 8, through 8 AM on Monday, July 13. During this time, we will be unable to accept online, pay by phone, and in-person payments.  

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve our services. 

Municipal Services Payment Portal

The City of Madison uses an online Municipal Services payment portal for all bill pay.

If you would like to use e-billing, auto-pay, or receive water use notifications, you will need to create a new account and sign up for these features.

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What's on Your Bill

Your Madison Municipal Services bill includes charges for:

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Pay Your Bill

  • Online

    Create an account, or pay as a guest. You can sign up for e-billing and auto-pay.

    Pay Online

    Credit and debit cards: Card payments have a $2.95 service fee. There is a $500 payment maximum for credit cards. There is no maximum for debit cards.

    Checking and Savings Accounts (eCheck): There is no fee for eCheck payments.

  • Pay by Phone

    Call 1-877-822-8414 to pay your bill by phone.

    Credit and debit cards: Card payments have a $2.95 service fee. There is a $500 payment maximum for credit cards. There is no maximum for debit cards.

    Checking and Savings Accounts (eCheck): There is no fee for eCheck payments.

  • Mail

    Make a check payable to the City Treasury. Mail the check and the bill stub to:

    City of Madison Treasury
    P.O. Box 2997
    Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2997

  • In Person

    We accept cash, check, money orders, debit or credit (MasterCard, Visa, or Discover). There is no fee for in-person credit or debit card, cash, or check payments.

    Madison Water Utility
    119 E. Olin Ave.
    Madison, WI 53713
    Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
    After hours drop box, checks only

    City of Madison Treasury
    210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 101
    Madison, WI 53073
    Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

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