Dane County has an annual, calendar year budget. In the fall, the County adopts the budget for the next calendar year. The Budget process contains two separate budgets: one budget for operations and one for capital projects.
The video below provides an overview of the process, describes the difference between the operating and capital budgets, and describes the general budget timeline.
1. Attend a committee meeting. Meeting times and agendas are posted here. NEW! Sign up to receive agendas as they are posted - View the video here to sign up.
2. Attend one of the County Board Budget Hearings. Meetings to be held in room 201 of the City-County Building, 210 MLK Jr. Blvd, Madison, WI, as well as virtually. Agendas for the hearings with information to connect virtually will be posted here.
County Board Budget Hearing Dates:
3. Contact your County Board Supervisor. If you’re unsure who your County Board member is, please use this tool.
The 2026 Budget Review Calendar will be added in late summer 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: For the most up to date information related to meetings, please visit the Legislative Information Center:
The standing committees will have a heading on their agendas titled "Budget Discussion and Amendments" for the 2026 budget process.
You can find their amendments in their own action item files. The list below are the numbers for each committee:
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Operating Budget Action Item |
Capital Budget Action Item |
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Zoning and Land Regulation |
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Public Works and Transportation |
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Executive |
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Public Protection & Judiciary |
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Health and Human Needs |
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Personnel & Finance |
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