Tax Collector
Duty
The Tax Collector directs and administers the statutory and ordinance responsibilities of the office including the planning, organizing, and supervision of the billing and collection of local real estate, motor vehicle, and personal property taxes. This office prepares tax bills from the Grand List furnished by the Assessor; directs the recording and collection of local property taxes, special assessments, liens, and other municipal revenues. In addition, this office administers the Local Elderly Tax Relief Program and bills and collects Bethel Public Utility Billings such as Water and Sewer, Sprinkler and Hydrants and Sewer Assessments. Water meter repairs and service appointments are scheduled through our office. The Tax Collector's Office provides information for banks, attorneys and the general public.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SEPTEMBER SEWER ASSESSMENT BILLS
- There are two Sewer Assessment projects coming due on September 1st, 2024 – Stony Hill Phase 1 & Phase 2.
- Stony Hill Phase 1 Assessments were mailed on Monday, August 26th, 2024. The last day to pay without penalty is October 1st, 2024.
- Stony Hill Phase 2 Assessments have not yet been mailed due to a system error not calculating the bond interest. We are waiting on our software vendor to correct this and will mail the bills as soon as this issue has been resolved.
- Please be advised that the last day to pay the annual sewer assessment bill (for Phase 2 only) WILL BE extended
- You will be notified once the bills have been mailed and the extended due by date will be printed on your bill
Notice to Bethel Taxpayers
The 2023 Grand List Mill Rate is 29.17
The Third Real Estate payment on the 2023 Grand List is due and payable on January 1, 2025. If not paid by Monday, February 3, 2025 interest will be charged at 1 ½% per month from the due date or a $2.00 minimum charge, whichever is greater plus any additional collection costs.
Supplemental Motor Vehicle bills are also due January 1, 2025. If not paid by Monday, February 3, 2025 interest will be charged at 1 ½% per month from the due date or a $2.00 minimum charge, whichever is greater plus any additional collection costs.
The Personal Property and Motor Vehicle tax is due in full on July 1, 2024, and if not paid by August 1, 2024 interest will be charged at 1 ½% per month from the due date or a $2.00 minimum, whichever is greater plus any additional collection costs.
- Mailed payments must be postmarked no later than November 1st, 2024
- Please use our convenient LARGE YELLOW DROP BOX for your payments located in front of the Municipal Center (NO CASH)
- Delinquent Motor Vehicle taxes must be paid in cash, official bank check, credit card online only or money order, if registering a vehicle. CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE TAX OFFICE.
Failure to receive a bill DOES NOT relieve a taxpayer of the obligation to pay taxes or delinquent charges. CT Gen. Statute 12-130
Online Tax Payments
Taxpayers can pay online via credit card or E-Check on our secure online payment portal. There is a 2.99% fee OR $3.95 (whichever is greater) for credit card use and .95 cent E-check charge. See below for the link and follow the online instructions.
If you need DMV clearance for registration purposes, please contact our office after making your payment.
**For your convenience, Newtown Saving Bank located at Dolan Plaza and Stony Hill will be accepting Real Estate, Personal Property & Motor Vehicle tax payments for the month of October. Please see below for additional information.
• Taxpayers must have their Tax bill present upon making payment or a printout of their taxes due.
• Acceptable payment methods: Personal/Business Checks & Bank Checks only. If you wish to pay with cash or make a withdrawal from your existing NSB account, the funds will be drawn into a Bank Check prior to processing.**
Tax Sale
Click here for additional information on Tax Sales and you will be redirected to the CT Tax Sale website.
Paula M. Usher, CCMC
Tax Collector