Town of Madison Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours
The Town of Madison Tax Collector handles municipal tax billing and collection for real estate, personal property and motor vehicle accounts. You can use the town’s online system to find a bill, check a balance, print tax records or make an electronic payment.
Before paying, check the bill year, list number and amount due. Madison has different installment rules for real estate, personal property, regular motor vehicle and supplemental motor vehicle bills.
Town of Madison Tax Collector
8 Campus Drive, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-5641
23.06 effective July 1, 2026
Convenience fees apply
How to view or pay a Madison CT tax bill online
Madison’s official tax page links to the town’s online bill-search system. The system can be used to research balances and print tax bills as well as make a payment.
Start from the official Town of Madison website so you can confirm that you are entering the correct municipal tax system.
The town says bills may be searched by taxpayer name, property location, list number or account number.
Check the bill type, year and balance. Use the shopping-cart option beside the bill you want to add.
The system may offer options such as paying the full balance or the amount currently due. Do not assume that a displayed annual balance is all due immediately.
Electronic checks, debit cards and credit cards have different fees. Review the total before authorizing the transaction.
Keep the payment confirmation with your tax records, especially when paying close to a deadline or when a motor vehicle clearance is needed.
Madison online tax payment fees
The convenience fee is charged for the electronic payment service. These fees are separate from the underlying municipal tax balance.
| Payment method | Current posted fee | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic check / ACH | $2 per transaction up to $10,000 | $10 per transaction when the payment exceeds $10,000 |
| Debit card | 0.85% | $2 minimum |
| Credit card | 2.5% | $2 minimum |
When Madison property and vehicle taxes are due
Madison’s payment schedule depends on the type and amount of the tax bill. Real estate and personal property bills over $50 are normally divided into two installments. Smaller bills and regular motor vehicle taxes use a single payment schedule.
| Bill type | Installment rule | Normal due date |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate over $50 | Two installments | July 1 and January 1 |
| Personal property over $50 | Two installments | July 1 and January 1 |
| Real estate or personal property $50 or less | One installment | July 1 |
| Regular motor vehicle | One installment | July 1 |
| Supplemental motor vehicle | One installment | January 1 |
2025 Grand List
For the 2025 Grand List, Madison mailed tax bills on June 18, 2026. The first installment was due July 1, 2026, and payments could be made or legally USPS-postmarked through August 3, 2026 without interest.
If you are preparing for a January installment, verify the current bill in the online system rather than waiting for another mailed notice.
Town of Madison Tax Collector office address and hours
Madison, CT 06443
P.O. Box 587
Madison, CT 06443
Office hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tax Payment Drop Slot
Madison provides a secured Tax Payment Drop Slot on the exterior wall of the Tax Collector’s Office, on the left side of the main entrance across from the Police Department. A payment deposited after regular business hours is credited on the next business day.
Tax Collector
The Town of Madison directory identifies Christina Consiglio as Tax Collector. General taxpayer questions can be directed to the Tax Collector’s Office at 203-245-5641.
How to mail a Madison tax payment
Make checks payable to the Town of Madison and mail the payment to P.O. Box 587, Madison, CT 06443. Include the appropriate bill stub or clearly identify the bill/list number so the payment can be applied to the correct account.
If you want a receipt returned for a mailed payment, Madison instructs taxpayers to send the complete bill, the relevant stubs and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
What happens when a Madison CT tax bill is late?
Under Madison’s published late-payment guidance, overdue municipal taxes are charged interest at 1.5% per month or fraction of a month from the original due date. The town states that the Tax Collector does not have authority to waive that statutory interest.
1.5% per month or fraction of a month on unpaid principal.
The current tax notice states a $2 minimum interest charge.
The original due date, not the day after the payment window closes.
This is why a bill paid just after the interest-free period can show more than 1.5% in interest. Madison explains that a July installment paid after the applicable August payment window is already treated as two months delinquent for interest calculation.
TaxServ collection accounts
Madison contracts with TaxServ Capital Services for certain delinquent motor vehicle and personal property taxes. If you receive a TaxServ collection notice, the town directs you to deal with TaxServ regarding that account rather than assuming the ordinary town payment process will resolve the collection notice.
TaxServ lists a telephone number of 860-724-9100. Confirm that a notice is legitimate and matches your account before providing payment information.
Motor vehicle taxes and Connecticut DMV clearance
Regular Madison motor vehicle tax bills are due in one installment on July 1. Supplemental motor vehicle bills are generally mailed near the end of December and are due January 1.
How long can a DMV tax clearance take?
Madison says to allow about 48 business hours for an online payment to clear with the DMV.
The town states that an in-office payment can take about 24 business hours to clear with the DMV.
Sold, junked or no longer own the vehicle?
A change in vehicle ownership or registration can involve the Assessor rather than the Tax Collector. Madison directs residents who returned plates, sold a vehicle or junked a vehicle to the Assessor’s Office for assessment-related questions.
Assessor phone: 203-245-5652.
Which Madison office should you contact?
Contact the Tax Collector for billing, balances, payments, receipts, delinquent municipal taxes and payment-status questions.
Contact the Assessor for property valuation, assessment records, exemptions and changes affecting the taxable assessment.
Madison directs older residents seeking certain local and state tax-relief programs to the Senior Center for application assistance.
Current Madison mill rate
The Town of Madison lists a 23.06 mill tax rate effective July 1, 2026. One mill represents $1 of tax for each $1,000 of taxable assessed value.
Senior and disabled homeowner tax relief in Madison
Madison maintains local tax-relief programs for qualifying elderly and totally disabled homeowners. These programs are administered separately from ordinary tax collection, so eligibility questions should not be treated as a request to the Tax Collector to reduce a bill.
The town’s current program information states that the local filing period runs from February 1 through May 15. Eligibility depends on factors such as age or qualifying disability, ownership and occupancy, residency, income and the specific program involved.
New homeowners, mortgage escrow and missing tax bills
New homebuyers
Madison explains that municipal property taxes are paid in advance for the fiscal year. The July installment relates to the first half of the fiscal year and the January installment relates to the second half. Closing adjustments between buyer and seller do not replace the town’s actual tax bill.
If you recently purchased a property, review the closing statement and then check the official Madison tax account to confirm the next municipal installment. Questions about credits between buyer and seller belong with the closing attorney rather than the Tax Collector.
Your mortgage company stopped paying taxes
If an escrow account was closed or your mortgage was paid off, do not wait for a new bill to arrive. Madison advises taxpayers who become personally responsible for payments to contact the Tax Collector for a copy or retrieve the bill online.
You did not receive a bill
Call 203-245-5641 or use the online system to locate the account. Failure to receive the mailed bill does not eliminate the underlying tax obligation or statutory interest on a late payment.
Common Madison tax-payment problems
Try another supported search field such as taxpayer name, property location, list number or account number. If the account still cannot be located, call the Tax Collector before sending money.
Allow time for posting, especially after online payments, mailed checks, weekends or holidays. Keep your confirmation and contact the office if the balance remains incorrect.
Bank bill-pay checks may not carry a USPS postmark. Madison warns that receipt by the town can control timeliness when there is no qualifying postmark.
Assessment and exemption issues belong with the Madison Assessor, not the Tax Collector. The Tax Collector generally collects the bill produced from the assessment.
Check for every outstanding motor vehicle tax bill associated with your name. Paying only the most recent bill may not be enough for DMV clearance.
Determine whether the account has been assigned to TaxServ and follow the contact instructions tied to that delinquent account.
Town of Madison CT Tax Collector questions
What are the Madison Tax Collector office hours?
The office lists public hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday. Check the town website for holiday or unexpected closure notices.
Where is the Madison CT Tax Collector office?
The Tax Collector is located at 8 Campus Drive, Madison, CT 06443. Tax payments sent by mail should go to Town of Madison, P.O. Box 587, Madison, CT 06443.
Can I pay Madison CT property taxes online?
Yes. Madison provides an online tax lookup and payment system for researching bills, printing tax information and making electronic payments. Electronic-payment convenience fees apply.
Does the Madison Tax Collector accept credit cards at the office?
No. The town’s current notice says credit and debit cards are not accepted at the Tax Collector counter. Card payments are available through the electronic payment service and are subject to convenience fees.
When are Madison CT real estate taxes due?
Real estate bills over $50 are generally split between July 1 and January 1. Bills of $50 or less are generally due in one installment on July 1. Check the current tax account for the exact amount and deadline that applies to your property.
Can the Madison Tax Collector waive late interest?
The town states that the Tax Collector does not have authority to waive statutory interest on a delinquent municipal tax bill.
How long does a Madison motor vehicle tax payment take to clear with DMV?
Madison currently advises that online payments may take about 48 business hours to clear with DMV, while an in-office payment may take about 24 business hours. All outstanding vehicle taxes associated with your name must be paid for a release.
Who handles property assessment questions in Madison?
The Madison Assessor handles valuation, assessment and exemption questions. The Assessor’s office can be reached at 203-245-5652.
Official Madison tax resources
Use the Town of Madison pages below to confirm current balances, future installment dates, payment fees, office closures and program requirements before acting.
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