Property Tax & Utility Collection Information

Property Tax Collection

The tax year runs from April 1st to March 31st. Property tax bills are issued twice a year due on or about July 1st and December 1st, and are due 30 days after the mail date.  A new tax rate is set annually in October.  Depending how quickly the process is completed will determine the date the December tax bill is due. 

Bills may be paid by cash, check or credit card (additional fees apply for credit cards). Payments are accepted in person, online or by mail to the Town Office or our Lock Box.  Payments postmarked or received after the due date are subject to interest.  If you are making a late payment and need interest figures, please call.

Tax bills are mailed directly to the taxpayer.  Bills are not mailed to mortgage companies.  You are responsible to inform your mortgage company of the tax bill.  Many mortgage companies hire tax services to collect tax information for their mortgages held in escrow.  If your mortgage company uses one of these tax services, you probably do not need to send them your tax bill.  If you are not sure if your mortgage company uses a tax service it is always advisable to check with them. 

Utility Collection

Water/Sewer meters are read four times a year and billed generally in January, April, July and October are due within 30 days of the mailing date.    Bills may be paid by cash, check or credit card (additional fees apply for credit cards).  Payments are accepted in person, online or mailed to the Town Office or our Lock Box.  Payments postmarked or received after the due date are subject to interest.  If you are making a late payment and need interest figures, please call.

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