Taxes & Fees: Madison vs Middleton
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Madison, WI and Middleton, WI?
Madison and Middleton have similar restriction levels.
Madison, WI
Dane County
Madison STR hosts must collect Wisconsin 5% state sales tax, 0.5% Dane County tax, and Madison 10% room tax on all stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo collect state tax, but hosts often must remit city room tax directly.
View full Madison rules →Middleton, WI
Dane County
Middleton collects 8% local room tax on short-term rentals in addition to the 5% state room tax. DATCP tourist rooming house license required. Popular STR market for Greenway Center and Capital Brewery visitors.
View full Middleton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Madison | Middleton |
|---|---|---|
| State Sales | 5% | - |
| County | 0.5% Dane | - |
| Madison Room | 10% | - |
| Threshold | Under 30 days | - |
| Code | MGO 4.21 | - |
| State Room Tax | - | 5% |
| Local Room Tax | - | 8% |
| Total | - | 13% |
| DATCP License | - | Required |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Madison FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Madison room tax for me?
Airbnb collects Wisconsin state and Dane County sales tax but Madison 10% room tax handling varies. Verify with the Madison Treasurer and remit any gap yourself.
What is Madison's total STR tax rate?
Total tax on Madison STR stays is typically 15.5%: 5% state plus 0.5% county plus 10% Madison room tax.
Middleton FAQ
What tax do I owe?
5% state room tax + local room tax. Total varies by city/county. Platforms collect automatically in many areas.
Does Airbnb handle it?
Platforms collect state and many local taxes. Check if Middleton local tax is included.
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