1-year exemptions from benchmarking

The City of Madison may grant an exemption from one year of benchmarking for the following reasons:

1. The building property did not have a certificate of occupancy for the full year to be benchmarked;

2. The building was demolished or otherwise not receiving utility services for at least 30 days of the year to be benchmarked; or

3. Fifty percent or more of non-residential floor area of the building was physically vacant and not leased during a consecutive 6-month period within the 12- months of the calendar year to be benchmarked.

Important Note: Requests for benchmarking 1-year exemptions must be submitted in writing between January 1 and June 30 following the year to be benchmarked.

The City of Madison will ask for supporting documentation to support your request. A turnaround time of 14 days should be expected to determine if the exemption request is granted for the building.

To request a 1-year exemption, please Submit a Ticket to the Help Desk.