Tax Collection Procedures

Real Estate Tax

 
Billing Cycle: Quarterly
Due Dates:      August 1st, November 1st, February 1st, May 1st
 
Late payments: Interest will be charged at 14% per annum on any payment not received by the Collector’s Office by the due date.  Postmarks are not acceptable.  After fourth quarter (May 1st), any outstanding balance will be demanded.  A demand fee of $5.00 [MGL Ch 60:15] will be added.  If payment is still not received, a warrant fee of $10.00 will be added and the account will be forwarded to the Deputy Collector. The Deputy Collector will issue a first notice for an additional fee of $12.00 and a second notice for an additional fee of $17.00.  Continued failure to pay will result in the securing of the lien on the property known as a tax taking.  The final resolution would be civil suit and/or foreclosure.

Personal Property Tax

 
Billing Cycle: Billed with actual tax bills
Due Dates:     February 1st, May 1st
 
Late payments:    Interest will be charged at 14% per annum on any payment not received by the Collector’s Office by the due date.  Postmarks are not acceptable.  After fourth quarter (May 1st), any outstanding balance will be demanded.  A demand fee of $5.00 [MGL Ch 60:15] will be added.  If payment is still not received, a warrant fee of $10.00 will be added and the account will be forwarded to the Deputy Collector.  The Deputy Collector will issue a first notice for an additional fee of $12.00 and a second notice for an additional fee of $17.00.  Continued failure to pay will result in small claims action.
 

Motor Vehicle Excise

 
Billing Cycle:   Annual per registration
Due Date:        Thirty days after issue, date varies upon registration of vehicle. Most bills are due in March.
 
Late Payments:  Interest will be charged at 12% per annum on any payment not received by the Collector’s Office by the due date.  Postmarks are not acceptable. If not paid, a demand for payment will be issued and a fee of $5.00 [MGL Ch 60:15] will be added.  If payment is still not received, a warrant fee of $10.00 will be added and the account will be forwarded to the Deputy Collector.  The Deputy Collector will issue a first notice for an additional fee of $12.00 and a second notice for an additional fee of $17.00.  Continued failure to pay will result in your license and registration being flagged for non-renewal at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.