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.
Notice to Bethel Taxpayers
The 2024 Grand List Mill Rate is 30.41
- The First Real Estate payment on the 2024 Grand List is due and payable on July 1, 2025. If not paid by August 1, 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, 2025, and if not paid by August 1, 2025 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.
- CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN THE TAX OFFICE.
- Mailed payments must be postmarked no later than Agust 1st, 2025.
- Please note your return envelopes are addressed to Woburn, MA where our payment processing bank is located.
- Please use our convenient LARGE YELLOW DROP BOX for your payments located in front of the Municipal Center (NO CASH)
- To obtain a Motor Vehicle release with the DMV, ALL Motor Vehicle taxes in your name must be paid in cash, official bank check, credit card online only (2.99% fee) or money order
Failure to receive a bill DOES NOT relieve a taxpayer of the obligation to pay taxes or delinquent charges. CT Gen. Statute 12-130
**For your convenience, Newtown Saving Bank located at Dolan Plaza and Stony Hill will be accepting tax payments.
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.**
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.
Tax Sale
The Town of Bethel will be holding a tax sale on Thursday July 17th, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St, Bethel CT.
Please 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