What happens if I pay late?

Taxes are due on July 1, payable by August 1; and again on January 1, payable by February 1. You have a one-month "grace" period in which to pay without penalty, either in person or by mail. The first installment of dual installment real estate and personal property tax bills in the amount of $100 or more and motor vehicle taxes in full, are due July 1, payable by August 1. The second installment of dual installment real estate and personal property tax bills in the amount of $100 or more, and supplemental motor vehicle taxes in full, are due January 1, payable by February 1. Water Assessment bills are due on October 1, payable by November 1.

Past due payments are subject to interest at the rate of 1.5% per month from the due date of the tax (July 1, January 1, or October 1), as required by state law. Payments made on Aug. 2, Feb. 2 or Nov. 2 and later, including payments postmarked Aug. 2, Feb. 2 or Nov. 2 and later, are past due and will incur 3% interest, representing two months' delinquency (July & August or January & February or October & November). Payments legibly U.S.P.S. postmarked on or before August 1, February 1 or October 1 are considered timely regardless of when they are received. The town is required by law to accept a legible U.S.P.S. postmark as the date of payment.