City of Quincy MA Tax Collector: Pay Bills, Find Records & Avoid Wrong-Office Delays
If you searched for the City of Quincy MA Tax Collector, you probably need to pay real estate tax, personal property tax, motor vehicle excise, boat excise, or a water/sewer bill — or you need a duplicate bill, paid/unpaid tax information, Municipal Lien Certificate, office phone number, or Assessor routing help. This refreshed guide keeps the target keyword intact and turns the page into a practical Quincy resident tool.
Important: Quincy uses the Treasurer-Collector structure. The Collector collects taxes and city bills, while the Assessor handles values, abatements, exemptions, motor vehicle/boat excise abatements and property record issues. Start with the right office so you do not lose time near a due date.
What do you need from the Quincy Tax Collector today?
The City of Quincy MA Tax Collector is part of the Treasurer-Collector’s Office at Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, 1st Floor, Quincy, MA 02169. For Collector questions, the official pages list 617-376-1085 and collector@quincyma.gov. Office hours are listed as Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Use Quincy’s official Online Payment Center or UniPay for current real estate, personal property, boat excise and water/sewer bills, and use the Collector pages for duplicate bills, paid/unpaid real estate tax information and Municipal Lien Certificates.
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What the City of Quincy MA Tax Collector Handles
Quincy’s Treasurer-Collector’s Office collects city taxes and bills, including auto excise, boat excise, personal property, real estate and water/sewer usage.
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The most important thing to understand is that payment and assessment are not the same job. The Collector is the payment side. The Assessor is the value, exemption and abatement side. When you call the wrong office, you may get correct information but lose time when a due date or closing is near.
Use the Collector when you need to pay, check whether a bill is paid or unpaid, request a duplicate bill, ask a property tax billing question, request a Municipal Lien Certificate, or confirm a balance. Use the Assessor when you need value explanations, exemptions, real estate abatements, personal property abatements, motor vehicle excise abatements, boat excise abatements or property record corrections.
Use Collector for payment
Real estate tax, personal property tax, motor vehicle excise, boat excise, water bills, duplicate tax bills, paid/unpaid reports, MLC and billing questions.
Use Assessor for value
Property value, tax rates, exemptions, abatements, personal property forms, motor vehicle/boat excise abatements and appraisal questions.
Use UniPay carefully
Quincy’s UniPay page supports Real Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle Excise, Boat Excise and Water transactions. Pick the right bill type before paying.
Fast Quincy routing rule
Ask yourself: “Am I trying to pay or prove payment?” If yes, use the Treasurer-Collector. “Am I trying to reduce, correct or challenge the bill?” If yes, start with the Assessor and still monitor Collector due dates.
How to Pay City of Quincy Taxes, Excise and Water Bills Online
Quincy’s official Online Payment Center accepts current real estate, personal property, boat excise and water/sewer bill payments, and the UniPay portal also lists Motor Vehicle Excise, Boat Excise, Personal Property, Real Estate and Water transactions.
Do not start from a random payment ad or unofficial directory. Start with the City of Quincy Online Payment Center or the official UniPay transaction page. Confirm the bill type, bill year, bill number, name, amount due and fee before you submit payment.
Open the official Quincy payment center
Use Quincy’s official Online Payment Center or the City of Quincy UniPay page. Confirm the page says City of Quincy before entering card, bank, PayPal or Venmo information.
Choose the correct transaction type
UniPay lists Boat Excise, Motor Vehicle Excise, Personal Property, Real Estate and Water. Paying one category does not clear another open category.
Search with the right year and bill number
For recent real estate bills, UniPay notes that July 1, 2025 is the first day of Fiscal Year 2026 and says to enter bill year 2026 when trying to pay a recent bill.
Review accepted payment types and fees
UniPay shows accepted types including checking account, credit, debit and PayPal/Venmo. It displays a $0.50 check fee, while card and other payment fees may appear on the final screen.
Save your confirmation
Save the confirmation number, bill year, bill number, tax type, payment date, amount and payment method. If the payment is urgent, verify posting later with the Collector.
Quincy Online Payment Center
Use this page for current real estate, personal property, boat excise and water/sewer bills, plus selected requests such as MLC.
Open Payment CenterCity of Quincy UniPay
Use UniPay for Real Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle Excise, Boat Excise and Water transaction categories.
Open UniPayReview before submitting
Quincy’s payment options page explains accepted UniPay payment methods. Always review service fees before you click the final payment button.
Payment OptionsCity of Quincy Property Tax Due Dates: August, November, February and May
Quincy’s Assessor explains that real estate tax bills are issued quarterly: first quarter due August 1, second quarter due November 1, third quarter due February 1 and fourth quarter due May 1.
Quincy’s preliminary bills and actual bills can confuse new owners. The first and second quarter bills are preliminary. They reflect approximately 50% of the prior year’s tax, split into August and November payments. The third and fourth quarter bills reflect the new assessed value, tax rate and the full year’s tax, less preliminary payments and exemptions, split into February and May payments.
August 1
First quarter preliminary tax bill. This is the first real estate tax payment of the fiscal year.
November 1
Second quarter preliminary tax bill. It is still based on preliminary tax calculation before the actual bill is finalized.
February 1 and May 1
Third and fourth quarter actual bills. The new valuation and tax rate appear on the third quarter bill, which comes out in January.
Why the January bill matters
The third quarter bill is often the bill that answers “why did my taxes change?” because it shows the new assessed value and tax rate for the fiscal year. If you are disputing value, use the Assessor’s abatement process; if you are paying the balance, use the Collector.
Do not wait for a paper bill if you know taxes may be due
If a bill is missing, delayed, sent to a prior owner, or lost in mail, use the official duplicate tax bill option or contact the Collector. Missing the paper bill does not make the balance disappear.
City of Quincy MA Tax Collector Office Hours, Phone Number, Address and Email
Quincy’s official pages list the Treasurer-Collector at City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, 1st Floor, Quincy, MA 02169, with weekday hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Quincy Collector
For tax payments, balances, duplicate bills, paid/unpaid records and billing questions
Quincy Assessor
For value, exemption, abatement, personal property and excise abatement questions
When to contact the Collector before visiting
- You need a duplicate bill and cannot find the correct bill year or number.
- You need paid/unpaid real estate tax information for a closing, refinance or title review.
- You need a Municipal Lien Certificate.
- Your online payment has not posted and you are worried about a deadline.
- You have a motor vehicle or boat excise payment problem, but the underlying abatement issue belongs with the Assessor.
Quincy FY2026 Residential and Commercial Tax Rates
Quincy’s Assessor lists the FY2026 residential tax rate as $11.78 per $1,000 of assessed value and the FY2026 commercial tax rate as $23.53 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Residential FY2026
$11.78 per $1,000 of assessed value. This rate is used for residential-class property tax calculations.
Commercial FY2026
$23.53 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial and industrial property can be taxed at a different class rate than residential property.
Rate is not the whole bill
Your actual bill depends on valuation, classification, exemptions, preliminary payments, abatements and any unpaid prior balances.
What if your bill increased?
If the bill increased because your assessed value changed, use the Assessor’s tax-rate, valuation and abatement information. If the issue is “how much is due?” or “did payment post?” use the Collector.
Quincy Motor Vehicle and Boat Excise Tax: Payment vs Abatement
Quincy’s Assessor explains that motor vehicle excise bills are generally sent in February, while first-year or moved-into-state vehicle bills can arrive a few months after registration.
Motor vehicle excise creates confusion because the Collector handles payment, but the Assessor handles the abatement if the bill should be reduced. If you did not receive a motor vehicle excise bill, Quincy’s Assessor page says to contact the Collector’s Office at 617-376-1085. If you disagree with the tax, the abatement path belongs with the Assessor.
Pay excise bill
Use the official UniPay Motor Vehicle Excise or Boat Excise category. Save proof because excise payment can affect records and later renewal issues.
Ask for abatement
If you sold, traded, moved, cancelled registration or believe the excise is wrong, use the Assessor’s abatement process instead of only calling the Collector.
Boat excise warning
Quincy says boat excise penalties can apply if unpaid, including interest, collection costs and mooring-permit issues. Verify current instructions before delaying payment.
Motor vehicle excise abatement example
Quincy’s official excise page gives a simple example: if you paid a 2026 excise bill and sold your vehicle in June 2026, you may be entitled to a prorated abatement. That does not mean you should ignore the original bill; it means you should file the correct abatement proof with the Assessor.
Gather proof for abatement
- Plate cancellation or registration cancellation record
- Bill of sale, trade-in or junk proof
- Out-of-state registration proof if moved
- Insurance cancellation or theft/total-loss paperwork if relevant
- Tax bill and vehicle details
Contact route
- Collector for unpaid or missing excise bill
- Assessor for motor vehicle excise abatement
- Ruth Nolan at 617-376-1179 for motor/boat excise questions listed by the Assessor
- RMV for registration cancellation and state records
How to Request a Duplicate Quincy Tax Bill
Quincy’s Collector page includes a dedicated request path for duplicate tax bills, which is useful when a paper bill is lost, mailed to the wrong address or needed for payment proof.
Duplicate bills are especially important for new homeowners, estate property, mortgage escrow questions and taxpayers who never received a paper bill. A duplicate bill can help identify the correct bill number, tax year, owner name, due date and amount due before you pay online or by mail.
Use duplicate bill when…
You cannot find the original bill, the mortgage company requests proof, the property recently transferred, or you need bill number details to pay online.
Have these ready
Property address, taxpayer name, bill type, tax year, parcel/account details if known, and your contact information.
Do not wait until the due date
If you need a duplicate bill, request it early. Waiting until the last day leaves less time to fix search, address or payment problems.
Quincy Municipal Lien Certificate, Paid/Unpaid Real Estate Tax Information and Inquiries
Quincy’s Collector resources include paid/unpaid real estate tax information, property tax inquiries and Municipal Lien Certificate request options.
If you are buying, selling, refinancing, clearing title, or working with an attorney or lender, do not rely only on a screenshot of an online payment page. A Municipal Lien Certificate or paid/unpaid real estate tax information may be needed for official title or closing purposes.
Paid/unpaid tax information
Use the official paid/unpaid real estate tax information page or contact the Collector when a closing, refinance or title company needs status proof.
Real Estate Tax InfoMunicipal Lien Certificate
Use the official MLC request path when a lien certificate is required for a real estate transaction or title review.
Request MLCProperty tax inquiry
Quincy says property tax billing questions should use the Treasurer-Collector contact form; other questions may be directed to the Collector phone number.
Inquiries & FeesQuincy Assessor vs Tax Collector: Who Fixes Your Problem?
Use the Quincy Tax Collector for payment, billing and collection. Use the Quincy Assessor for property value, tax rates, exemptions, abatements, personal property forms and excise abatements.
Quincy’s Assessor says the department appraises thousands of parcels and processes tens of thousands of motor vehicle and boat excise bills annually. The Assessor also publishes tax rates, exemption programs, real estate abatement forms, personal property guidance and excise abatement information. The Collector collects the amounts after bills are issued.
Collector questions
- How do I pay?
- Did my payment post?
- Can I get a duplicate bill?
- Is real estate tax paid or unpaid?
- How do I request an MLC?
Assessor questions
- Why did my value change?
- How do I file abatement?
- What exemptions apply?
- How do I file personal property forms?
- How do I abate motor/boat excise?
Both may matter
If you file an abatement or exemption, continue monitoring payment due dates. A pending Assessor issue does not automatically prove the Collector account is paid.
FY2026 exemption reminder
Quincy’s Assessor exemption page states all applications for fiscal year 2026 were due on or before April 1, 2026 and applications must be filed each year. Use the Assessor for exemption questions, not the Collector payment counter.
How to Get a Quincy Tax Receipt, Paid Status or Payment Confirmation
Save proof immediately after paying Quincy taxes or city bills, especially if you need a closing, refinance, municipal lien certificate, vehicle record or water balance confirmation.
A receipt or paid status matters for title companies, attorneys, mortgage lenders, escrow disputes, personal records and business filings. If you pay online, print to PDF or screenshot the UniPay confirmation page. Then verify the official account status if timing matters.
Online payment proof
Save confirmation number, bill number, bill year, tax type, amount, date and payment method. Do not close the browser until you have proof.
Paid/unpaid real estate info
Use Quincy’s official real estate tax information page when a closing or lender needs clear status, not just a screenshot.
Collector contact
If the record still looks unpaid after a payment, contact the Collector with confirmation details instead of paying twice.
What This Refresh Adds Beyond a Basic Quincy Tax Collector Directory
A thin directory page gives a phone number. A useful Quincy page tells residents exactly which official link to use, how to avoid wrong-office delays, and what to check before paying.
Payment-first layout
The official payment center, UniPay link, phone number, office hours and bill-type warnings appear early because most visitors arrive with a payment task.
Assessor vs Collector clarity
Quincy residents often confuse payment issues with valuation, exemption or abatement issues. This page routes each problem to the right office.
Closing-ready resources
Paid/unpaid real estate tax information, duplicate bill requests and MLC links are included because they solve real title, lender and attorney needs.
This is the difference between a low-value directory post and a useful local tax guide. The page helps a taxpayer act: pay, verify, request, call, file with the Assessor, or save proof.
City of Quincy MA Tax Collector Map: 1305 Hancock Street
The Quincy Treasurer-Collector and Assessor offices are listed at Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, 1st Floor, Quincy, MA 02169. Use the map for directions and verify current service details before visiting.
Bring if visiting
- Bill number, bill year or account details
- Property address or taxpayer name
- Payment confirmation if already paid online
- Closing or title paperwork if requesting status
- Assessor forms if the issue is abatement/exemption
Call first when…
- You need paid/unpaid real estate tax information.
- You need a Municipal Lien Certificate.
- A payment is not showing as posted.
- You do not know which bill year to enter.
- The issue involves motor vehicle or boat excise abatement.
Official City of Quincy Tax Collector Links and Trusted Resources
Use official Quincy, Assessor and UniPay resources first. Avoid third-party pages when paying taxes, water bills, excise bills or requesting lien information.
City of Quincy MA Tax Collector FAQ: Payments, Due Dates, Excise, MLC, Duplicate Bills and Assessor Help
These answers focus on the real tasks Quincy taxpayers usually have when they need to pay a bill, get proof, understand due dates or contact the correct office.
Best Way to Use the City of Quincy MA Tax Collector Page
Start with Quincy’s official Online Payment Center or UniPay page, choose the correct bill type, enter the correct tax year or bill number, review payment fees and save your receipt. For Collector help, use 617-376-1085 or collector@quincyma.gov. For value, exemption, abatement or motor/boat excise abatement questions, use the Assessor’s Office instead.
The most useful order is simple: identify the bill type, verify the official account, pay or request the right document, save proof, then follow up with the correct department if something does not match. That prevents duplicate payments, missed due dates, wrong-office delays and closing-day problems.
Editorial note and official-source warning
This independent guide was prepared for TaxCollectors.org to help Quincy, Massachusetts taxpayers find official payment, office, bill-copy, MLC, Assessor and excise information. It is not the official City of Quincy Treasurer-Collector, Assessor, UniPay, Massachusetts RMV, legal adviser, title company, mortgage lender or tax adviser.
Before paying, mailing documents, relying on a receipt, requesting an MLC, filing an abatement, using a tax rate, or entering payment details, verify current information directly with official City of Quincy, Assessor and UniPay resources.
Official source shortcuts: Treasurer-Collector’s Office, Collector Page, Online Payment Center, City of Quincy UniPay, and Quincy Assessor.