Budget Process
Each Fall the Town Board holds budget workshops to plan the budget for the following year. This is followed by a public hearing that must be noticed at least 15 days in advance and include a summary of the proposed budget. After the public hearing, the town tax levy must be approved by the electors at a special meeting that is also posted at least 15 days in advance. Then the Town Board must formally adopt the budget.
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. at the Cottage Grove Town Hall, 4058 County Road N, Cottage Grove, WI, a PUBLIC HEARING for the proposed 2025 Budget for the Town of Cottage Grove will be held.
Immediately following the public hearing, A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS, called by the Town Board pursuant to s.60.12(1)(c), Wis. Stat., will be held to consider adoption of the 2024 town tax levy, to be paid in 2025 pursuant to s.60.10(1)(a), Wis. Stat.
The full notice with a summary of the proposed 2025 Town Budget can be viewed at https://www.tn.cottagegrove.wi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Post-Notice-of-Public-Hearing-12-02-2025.pdf
Property Taxes
Mailing of the 2024 Property Tax bills is anticipated for mid December. First installment payments are due to the Town Treasurer by January 31, 2025. Taxpayers taking advantage of the second installment option will receive a bill from the Dane County Treasurer, which will be due by July 1, 2025
2024 Tax Payment Instructions Tax Bill Explanation
Frequently Asked Tax Questions Lottery Tax Credit Information
Other Information
Annual Reports and Audited Financial Statements