Pay a Griswold Tax Bill Without Missing a Deadline
Search the right Town or Borough account, compare online fees, confirm Tax Collector hours and understand what to do when a motor-vehicle clearance, assessment or property record needs extra help.
The live Town of Griswold portal is the final place to check an amount or submit payment. The sections below explain the search fields, deadlines, district codes and common mistakes first.
Leona Sharkey, CCMC
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860-376-7060 ext. 2102
Property Tax Penalty & Interest Calculator
State-specific penalty rates • Interest accrual • Tax lien deadline • Cost-of-waiting breakdown
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Tax Lien Warning
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28 Main St., Jewett City
8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
27.87 mills
Start with the tax task you actually have
Use the Tax Collector portal and match the bill year, tax type, owner and district code.
Use the Assessor, Vision property cards or SECOG GIS rather than the payment portal.
Choose the payment method by clearance speed and check whether TaxServ controls the account.
How to pay Griswold taxes online safely
Which Griswold tax search should you use?
| Search | What to enter | Returns | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Last name, space, first initial; no punctuation | All bill types | Owner or business lookup |
| Property location | Number + street name; omit Street/Court/Lane | Real estate and personal property | You know the taxable address |
| Bill number | Bill year, bill type, bill number | Exact matching bill | Printed bill or notice |
| Account number | Account shown on the bill | Real estate and personal property | Stable property/business lookup |
| Link number | Link year, type and number | Motor vehicle and supplement | Vehicle or DMV issue |
| Tax ID / Account ID / Link ID / DBA | Exact identifier | Matching account | Business or system-specific record |
Online and in-office payment fees
| Method | Fee | Where | Practical warning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic check | $1.50 | Online only | Town lists a 10-business-day DMV clearance timeline |
| Credit/debit card | 2.75%; $1.50 minimum | Online or office | Fee grows with the payment amount |
| Cash/check/money order | No processor fee listed | Office; check/money order also by mail/drop box | Choose the right method if DMV clearance is urgent |
| Delinquent motor-vehicle admin fee | $5 per delinquent motor-vehicle account | Added by Tax Office policy | Separate from statutory interest |
The processing company receives the online convenience fee. Check the final amount on the payment screen before authorizing the transaction.
Griswold Tax Collector phone, hours and address
28 Main Street
P.O. Box 369
Jewett City, CT 06351
First floor
Tax Collector: Leona Sharkey, CCMC
Phone: 860-376-7060 ext. 2102
Email: taxcollector@griswold-ct.org
Town Hall fax: 860-376-7070
| Day | Hours | Useful note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Bring the whole bill when paying in person |
| Tuesday | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Normal published counter hours |
| Wednesday | 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Normal published counter hours |
| Thursday | 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Longest published weekday hours |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Earlier closing |
Griswold tax due dates, grace period and interest
Pay by check without losing the bill or receipt trail
c/o Tax Collector
28 Main Street
P.O. Box 369
Jewett City, CT 06351
Make checks or money orders payable to Town of Griswold.
Use the box on the side of Town Hall. Mark the outside of the envelope “Tax Office.” The town says receipts will be mailed.
For regular mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope. For vehicle payments, write the vehicle list number(s) on the check or money order and include the installment coupon.
Choose the payment method by DMV-clearance speed
Griswold warns that an online payment does not automatically clear a taxpayer with Connecticut DMV. All back taxes must be paid first, and all taxes must be paid for clearance.
| Payment route | Published timing | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| In office: cash, money order, bank/cashier check, debit or credit | About 24 hours; next day after 7 a.m. | Use when clearance is needed quickly; card fee applies to card use |
| Online debit/credit | 4 business days | Faster than a check, but not immediate |
| Personal/business check | 10 business days | Applies to in-office and online check-type payments |
| Online electronic check | 10 business days | $1.50 fee; poor choice for urgent DMV clearance |
What happens when a Griswold account is delinquent
Collection-agency phone: 860-724-9100
Use only when the Tax Office or notice confirms your account is assigned there.
Verify the taxpayer, account, year, current balance and that TaxServ currently controls the account.
Town taxes and Borough district taxes are separate bill types
The Griswold Tax Collector bills and collects Town taxes and Borough District taxes, and checks for all bills—including Borough District taxes—are payable to Town of Griswold.
| Code | Portal label | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Real Estate | Standard Town real-estate bill |
| 02 | Personal Property | Town personal-property bill |
| 03 | Motor Vehicle | Regular vehicle bill |
| 04 | Motor Vehicle Supplemental | Supplemental vehicle bill |
| 07 | Real Estate District | District real-estate account |
| 08 | Personal District | District personal-property account |
| 09 / 94 | District vehicle / supplement codes | District-linked vehicle records shown by the portal |
Use the Griswold Tax Assessor database for value and property records
The Tax Collector answers what is billed and paid. The Assessor discovers, lists and values property and maintains the Grand List. Griswold says real property assessments are based on 70% of fair market value at the time of the last revaluation.
Search assessment records and property-card details. Use this for value, building and ownership context—not the current tax payoff.
Use the regional map for parcel location and mapped property information. SECOG warns that mapped boundaries are approximate and are not a survey.
Call the Assessor for valuation, exemption, credit, relief-program or incorrect motor-vehicle assessment questions.
Important Assessor deadlines taxpayers often miss
| Program | Town-published timing | Micro-help |
|---|---|---|
| Homeowner rebate | February 1–May 15 | Age 65+ or 100% Social Security disabled; income limits apply; previous-year paperwork is required |
| Renter rebate | April 1–October 1 | Income and prior-year rent/utility documentation may be required |
| Veteran basic exemption | Honorable discharge recorded by October 1 | Record it with the Town Clerk for exemption eligibility |
| Veteran additional exemption | Apply by October 1 | Income-qualified; proof of income required; town says filing is biannual |
| Farm / forest first-time classification | Normally Sept. 1–Oct. 31; revaluation year may extend to Dec. 31 | Forestry applications require a CT Qualified Forester’s Report |
| New commercial truck exemption | By November 1 | Check eligibility for qualifying trucks over 26,000-lb GVWR |
Griswold personal property declarations: November 1 matters
The Assessor states that businesses in Griswold and the Borough of Jewett City must file a personal property declaration every year for taxable business furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment.
Before you submit a Griswold tax payment
Griswold Tax Collector FAQs
How do I pay Griswold CT taxes online?
Use the Town of Griswold MyTaxBill portal. Search by name, property location, bill number, account number, motor-vehicle link number, Tax ID, Account ID, Link ID or DBA. Verify the year, type, amount and district code before paying, then save the confirmation.
What is the Griswold Tax Collector phone number?
Call 860-376-7060 extension 2102. The Tax Collector Office is on the first floor of Town Hall at 28 Main Street in Jewett City.
What are the Griswold Tax Collector office hours?
Published hours are Monday–Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
What fees apply to Griswold online tax payments?
The town lists a 2.75% fee for credit/debit card payments with a $1.50 minimum, and a $1.50 fee for an online electronic check.
When are Griswold real estate and personal property taxes due?
Bills under $100 are due in full July 1. Real estate and personal property bills over $100 are normally due in two installments on July 1 and January 1. The town says taxpayers have thirty days from the due date to pay without penalty; verify the exact final on-time date for your cycle.
How much interest does Griswold charge on late taxes?
The Tax Collector states that interest is 18% annually, calculated at 1.5% per month or fraction of a month from the due date, with a $2 minimum interest charge.
How do I get a DMV clearance in Griswold?
All back taxes and current taxes must be paid. In-office cash, money order, bank/cashier check, debit or credit is listed at about 24 hours; online card payment at four business days; and personal/business checks or online electronic check at ten business days.
Where can I search Griswold tax assessor records?
Use the Assessor page to reach Vision Government Solutions property cards and the SECOG GIS parcel viewer. They show assessment and parcel information, not the Tax Collector payoff balance.
What is the Griswold personal property declaration deadline?
The Assessor FAQ says the annual declaration is due November 1. Late filing or missing required signatures can result in a 25% assessment penalty.
Should I contact the Griswold Tax Collector or Tax Assessor?
Use the Tax Collector for bills, payments, balances, receipts, delinquent taxes, interest and DMV clearance. Use the Assessor for values, exemptions, credits, relief programs, property cards, GIS, personal property declarations and incorrect motor-vehicle assessments.