12.2% of WI total
Avg: $87,709 per loan
$59M outstanding
96.2% forgiveness rate
PPP Program Overview: Madison, WI
Between April 2020 and May 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration disbursed approximately 20,505 Paycheck Protection Program loans in the Madison metropolitan area, totaling $1.8B. These loans supported approximately 156K jobs in the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of these loans, 19,725 (96.2%) were fully forgiven. However, 780 loans totaling $59M remain unforgiven and are potentially subject to SBA collection, Treasury offset, or DOJ enforcement action.
Madison is part of Wisconsin, which has a Standard enforcement risk classification. The DOJ PPP Strike Force operates nationally, with particular focus on major metropolitan areas where loan volumes and dollar amounts are highest.
Enforcement Risk in Madison
Madison has standard-level PPP enforcement activity. While enforcement is less concentrated here than in larger metros, the DOJ PPP Strike Force operates nationally. Any borrower with an unforgiven loan or application discrepancies remains at risk regardless of location.
The False Claims Act statute of limitations extends through 2030-2031 for PPP loans. This means new enforcement actions can still be initiated against Madison borrowers for several more years.
Madison vs. Wisconsin Average
Frequently Asked Questions: PPP in Madison
How many PPP loans were issued in Madison, WI?
Madison, Wisconsin received approximately 20,505 PPP loans totaling $1.8B between April 2020 and May 2021. The average loan size was $87,709, supporting approximately 156K jobs in the Madison metro area.
How many PPP loans in Madison were not forgiven?
Approximately 780 PPP loans in the Madison metro area (3.8% of total) were not forgiven, representing $59M in outstanding obligations. These borrowers may face Treasury collection actions or SBA enforcement.
What is the PPP enforcement risk in Madison?
Madison is in a "Standard" enforcement risk area. The DOJ PPP Strike Force and SBA OIG maintain active investigations in major metro areas. Borrowers in Madison with unforgiven loans or application discrepancies should be aware of ongoing enforcement activity through 2030-2031.
Can I still face a PPP audit in Madison in 2026?
Yes. The False Claims Act has a 6-10 year statute of limitations. Since PPP loans were issued in 2020-2021, enforcement actions can continue through 2030-2031. Madison borrowers remain at risk regardless of whether their loan was forgiven.
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Data Sources: U.S. Small Business Administration PPP Data Reports, PandemicOversight.gov, U.S. Treasury Department. Metro-area estimates derived from state-level data with population-weighted distribution. Last updated May 2026.