Tax Collection

Tax Collection

David A.Greaves C.C.M.C Tax Collector

Dawn Attardo Assistant Tax Collector

Montville Town Hall, Room 3
310 Norwich-New London Turnpike
Uncasville, CT 06382

Office Hours

8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday 
Tel: (860) 848.6775
Fax: (860) 848.2512

Pay Taxes Online

Click here to view and pay your tax bill online

Delinquent Tax Collection Policy as adopted by the Town Council on 4/14/2025

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Town of Montville Tax Collector's Office

2026-2027 Fiscal Year Tax Bills

Tax Collector's Notice of Taxes Due

The Tax Collector for the Town of Montville hereby gives notice that taxes are due based upon a 31.43 mill rate for Real Estate, Personal Property, and Motor Vehicles on the October 1, 2025 Grand List.

• Motor Vehicle taxes are due in full on July 1, 2026.
• Personal Property taxes are due in full on July 1, 2026.
• Real Estate taxes over $100.00 may be paid in two installments:
• July 1, 2026
• January 1, 2027

Taxes may be paid without interest from July 1, 2026 through August 3, 2026.

Tax bills for Motor Vehicle, Personal Property, and the first installment of Real Estate taxes are due July 1, 2026 and delinquent after August 3, 2026.

Failure to pay any portion due by this date will result in the tax becoming delinquent and subject to interest at a rate of 1.5% per month, calculated from the original due date of July 1, 2026.

Thesecond installment of Real Estate taxes may be paid any time between July 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027.

Failure to pay the second installment by February 1, 2027,will cause the tax to become delinquent and subject to interest at a rate of 1.5% per month,calculated from the original due date of January 1, 2027.

DMV RELEASES 

DMV releases are processed daily at 4:00 PM* Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and weekends,and transmitted electronically to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. Releases become effective after12:01 AM the following day. *May take 2 business days during the first week of the month.

Online Payments Through the Town Website

If you make a payment online using the Town of Montville website, it may take two to three business days for the DMV to receive notification, depending on the time your payment is submitted.

Online Payments Through Rossi Law Offices

If you make a payment online through Rossi Law Offices, it may take three to five business days before a DMV release is granted.

Immediate DMV Release

If you require an immediate DMV release:

• A $10.00 express clearance fee applies.
• You cannot have any delinquent motor vehicle taxes assigned to the Town's outside collection agency.
• All current and delinquent taxes in your name must be paid in full using immediate funds.

Accepted payments methods include:

• Cash
• Money Order
• Bank Certified Check
• Debit Card (processing fees apply)
• Credit Card (processing fees apply)

Please note there is a 10-business day hold om motor vehicle payments made by personal check.

For additional compliance information or to renew your registration online, visit www.ct.gov/dmv/online.

Important USPS Mailing Notice

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has changed the way mail is postmarked.

Mail deposited in USPS blue collection boxes is now postmarked when it reaches a regional processing facility rather than when it is placed into the collection box.

Under Connecticut General Statutes §12-146, tax payments are considered timely only if the envelope bears a USPS postmark dated on or before the due date. Because of this USPS policy change, payments mailed close to the deadline may receive a later postmark and will be considered late, resulting in statutory interest charges.

To ensure a valid mailing date, USPS recommends:

• Mailing your payment inside a Post Office and requesting a hand-stamped postmark.
• Using Certified Mail or Registered Mail.
• Obtaining a Postage Validation Imprint (PVI) receipt at the counter.

Taxpayers are encouraged to mail payments early or use one of the above options to avoid late postmarks.

Fees Effective January 1, 2026

 

Motor Vehicle Delinquencies

Motor Vehicle taxes remaining unpaid after August 3, 2026 will be reported as delinquent to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles as required by law and will incur an additional $5.00 processing fee.

Renewal of all vehicle registrationswill be denied until all outstanding taxes are paid in accordance with Connecticut State Statutes.

To obtain an electronic DMV clearance, all motor vehicle taxes must be paid by:

• Cash
• Money Order
• Bank Certified Check
• Debit Card (processing fees apply)
• Credit Card (processing fees apply)

 

Real Estate Taxes

The first installment of Real Estate taxes on the October 1, 2025 Grand List are due July 1, 2026.

If you are:

• A new property owner,
• Have recently paid off your mortgage, or
• Have refinanced your home,

please contact the Tax Collector's Office if you didn't receive a tax bill.

Taxes not paid by August 1, 2026 become delinquent and are subject to interest at 1.5% per month from the original due date, with a minimum interest charge of $2.00.

Failure to receive a tax bill does not invalidate the tax or any penalties that may accrue pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §12-130 and §12-146.

Questions regarding assessments for Motor Vehicle, Personal Property or Real Estate should be directed to the Assessor's Office.

Payment Options

Taxes may be paid in any of the following ways:

Online

Through the Town website using:

• Credit Card (processing fees apply)
• Debit Card (processing fees apply)
• Electronic Check (additional fees apply)

In Person at Uncasville Dime Bank

During the months of July and January,with your tax bill

By Mail

Town of Montville
c/o Tax Office
310 Norwich-New London Tpke
Uncasville, CT 06382

During the months of July and January

Town of Montville
Office of the Tax Collector
PO Box 4179
Woburn, MA 01888-4179

24-Hour Drop Box

Located in front of Town Hall

Accepted:

• Personal Checks
• Cashier's Checks
• Money Orders

Do NOT place cash in the drop box.

Motor vehicle payments made by personal check are subject to a 10-business day hold.

Tax Collector's Office

Montville Town Hall-Room 3
310 Norwich-New London Tpke
Uncasville, CT 06382

Office Hours:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Important Information

 

• Tax bills of $100.00 or lessare do in full with the first installment on July 1, 2026.
• If your bill indicates "Back Taxes Due"unpaid prior taxes remain outstanding.

Under Connecticut General Statutes §12-144b,payments must be applied to the taxpayer's oldest outstanding obligation by tax type (Real Estate, Personal Property, or Motor Vehicle).

If you owe Motor Vehicle or Personal Property taxes older than one Grand List year, you must contact Rossi Law Offices to settle your account.

Receipts

If you would like a receipt, mail your payment together with:

• A copy of your tax bill, and
• A stamped, self-addressed envelope.

A validated copy will be returned to you.

Please retain your receipts for income tax purposes

Income tax information and online payment options are also available through the Town's online tax payment portal.

Click here to view and pay your tax bill online

Tax Collector's Delinquent Notices/Demands

Tax Collector's Delinquent Notices

Past due notices are sent to taxpayers semiannually, usually February and September, in addition to the semiannual tax billings, which are sent in June and December for motor vehicles and only in June for real estate and personal property. Delinquent notices are sent on colored paper to get your attention.

Tax Collector's Demands Notices

A Tax Collector’s Demand is a delinquent notice informing you that as of a given date, our records indicate you owe past due taxes. Interest charges on the statement are calculated through the date shown on the statement. The notice you received reflects payments through a certain date only.

Demand Notices per Town Council Resolution #2018-43 shall be sent by the Tax Collector and it is the duty of the Tax Collector to initiate proceedings with enforcement measures as prescribed by Connecticut State General Statute Section 12-181.

Please note: The term “demand” is prescribed by state statute, and is not meant to imply harshness or rudeness.

Collection Methods

When taxes are not paid in full by the last day to pay, by state law, it becomes the duty of the collector to proceed with collection enforcement measures, as prescribed by state statute.

The Tax Collector’s Office reserves the right to enforce collection of taxes by use of any of the following methods, which include but are not limited to:

• Denial of building permits
• Denial or revocation of any license or permit required in the operation of a business, including a health permit
• Denial or suspension of motor vehicle registration renewals per CGS 14-33
• Foreclosure, tax sale, or initiation of suit to collect
• Garnishment of wages, if judgement therefore had been entered
• Immobilization of or use of a boot on your vehicle
• Issuance of an alias tax warrant for collection by marshal or constable
• Levy against and seizure of any funds on deposit in any bank in this state in accordance with Section 52-367A
• Levy on any of your taxable good or chattels, property, and/or assets, and disposal and sale of them in the manner provided in the case of executions
• Report of past due taxes to a credit bureau
• Tax lien assignment
• Other methods as prescribed by state statute
   

Payment Options

• Paid securely online. Click here to view and pay your tax bill online through Quality Data Service and Point and Pay. This is a fee-based service.
  • Credit Card Transactions: Fee will increase from 2.50% to 2.65%of the amount charged
  • Visa Debit Card Transactions: Fee will change from a flat fee of $3.95 to 1.00% of the total amount charged.
  • ACH (Electronic Check) Transactions: Fee will remain $2.95 per transaction.
  • Minimum Transaction Fee: There will be no change to the minimum fee, which will remain $2.00.
  • These fees apply to applicable payments processed through the vendor and are charged in addition to the amount owed. New fees take effect on 1/1/2026.
• Mailed to the Chelsea Groton Bank lockbox to Town of Montville, Office of the Tax Collector, P.O. Box 4179, Woburn, MA 01888-4179 by personal check, money order, bank or cashier’s check made payable to “Town of Montville, Tax Collector.” This is a fast pace electronic payment system.
• ONLY during the months of July and January current bills may be paid at the Uncasville Dime Bank. Please bring your payment coupon you received in July for processing.
• Paid at the Tax Collector’s Office during office hours from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  The Tax Office accepts cash, personal checks, money order, bank or cashier’s checks, and all major credit cards and debit cards using the same online payment system and the service fees listed above will apply.  Payments made by personal check require a 10-business day hold.
• Payments may be placed in the drop box outside the main entrance to Town Hall.

Note: The Tax Collector’s Office does not accept third party checks.

Penalty

Per Connecticut General Statutes:

Tax Payments must be applied by date of postmark or date received.

Each installment has a (30) thirty day grace period from the due date to pay without interest. Interest on delinquent taxes accrues at a rate of 18% by annum per State Statute with a minimum interest charge of $2.00 per bill.

“Failure to receive a tax bill does not invalidate the tax, interest or collection agency charges.”  Taxpayers who did not receive a bill should contact the Tax Office immediately for a duplicate or may review their delinquent taxes online. 

Questions Regarding Your Tax Bill

Questions concerning Assessment, Veterans Exemptions, Blind Exemptions, Social Security Disability Exemptions, Homeowners Tax Relief for Elderly and Totally Disabled should be directed to the Assessor’s Office at 860.848.6774, extension 374.

Questions concerning the Renters Tax Relief for the Elderly and Totally Disabled are answered by the Elderly Assistance Officer and help is available by appointment at the Montville Senior Center at 860.848.0422.