Bristol CT Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours

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Bristol CT Tax Collector: Pay Your Bill, Check Hours & Avoid Late Interest

The official office is the City of Bristol Tax Office, even though people often search for the “Town of Bristol CT Tax Collector.” Use this page to find the correct payment portal, current 2026 due dates, office hours, mailing address, payment fees and help for delinquent motor-vehicle or property tax bills.

For the October 1, 2025 Grand List, Bristol’s current tax bills were mailed June 30, 2026. Real estate and business personal property bills over $100 are generally split into July and January installments.

Open Bristol tax payment portal Call Tax Office: 860-584-6270 Office hours & address
2026 deadline check: The first 2026 real-estate and business-personal-property installment was due July 1 and could be paid without interest through August 3, 2026. The second installment is due January 1, 2027 and can be paid without interest through February 1, 2027. Late interest is calculated from the original due date.
Tax Collector

Ann V. Bednaz, CCMC

Office phone

860-584-6270

City Hall

111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010

Online card fee

2.95% convenience fee

Online ACH fee

$1.50 per transaction

Choose what you need to do

Go directly to the payment, deadline, office or problem-solving section that matches your tax question.

Online payment

How to Pay a Bristol CT Tax Bill Online

The City of Bristol links taxpayers to its official online tax-payment service through the city website. Before submitting a payment, confirm that the account, property or vehicle information shown belongs to you and review the convenience fee displayed for your chosen payment method.

Open the Bristol tax payment system Use the City of Bristol tax-payment link rather than an unfamiliar third-party search result.
Locate the correct bill Search using the identifiers offered by the payment system and check the owner, account, property or vehicle details before continuing.
Review the balance and tax period Confirm whether you are paying a current installment, a full bill or a delinquent balance.
Select the payment method Online credit and debit card payments carry a 2.95% convenience fee. ACH electronic-check payments carry a $1.50 transaction fee.
Save the confirmation Keep the payment confirmation until the payment appears correctly on your tax account, especially if a DMV registration issue depends on the payment.
Pay or search Bristol taxes Verify on City of Bristol website
Do not expect a same-day DMV clearance after paying a delinquent motor-vehicle tax. Bristol warns that electronic DMV clearance may take roughly 24 to 72 hours after payment. Plan ahead if you need to renew or register a vehicle.
2026–2027 tax cycle

Bristol Property Tax Due Dates

Bristol’s 2026 bills are based on the October 1, 2025 Grand List. Real estate and business personal property bills over $100 are generally payable in two installments. Regular motor-vehicle bills are paid in one installment.

Current Bristol tax due dates
Tax type Due date Last day without interest Payment pattern
Real estate July 1, 2026 August 3, 2026 First installment for bills over $100
Real estate January 1, 2027 February 1, 2027 Second installment for bills over $100
Business personal property July 1, 2026 August 3, 2026 First installment when applicable
Business personal property January 1, 2027 February 1, 2027 Second installment when applicable
Regular motor vehicle July 1, 2026 August 3, 2026 One installment
Supplemental motor-vehicle bills work differently. Bristol explains that vehicles acquired after the October 1 assessment date may generate a prorated supplemental bill in July or January. Check the bill itself for the applicable billing period and deadline.
Costs

Online Payment Fees, Returned Payments & Late Interest

Credit or debit card

The City currently lists a 2.95% convenience fee for online card payments.

ACH / electronic check

The online ACH payment fee is currently $1.50 per transaction.

Returned payment

A payment returned unpaid by the bank is subject to a $20 returned-payment fee.

What happens when a Bristol tax payment is late?

Delinquent taxes accrue interest at 1.5% per month, calculated from the original due date. The minimum calculated interest charge is $2. Bristol also notes that payment restrictions can apply when a bill has been delinquent for six months or longer, including requirements for cash or certified funds in some situations.

Mailing on the wrong day can still make a payment late. To avoid interest, Bristol requires the payment to be received by the last day to pay or carry an official U.S. Postal Service postmark dated no later than that day. Bank bill-pay services may withdraw money before they actually mail the check, so the withdrawal date is not necessarily the tax-payment date.
City Hall office

Bristol CT Tax Collector Office Hours, Address & Contact

City of Bristol Tax Office
111 North Main Street
Bristol, CT 06010

860-584-6270
TAXOFFICE@BRISTOLCT.GOV

Regular office hours

Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Holiday schedules can change access even when these are the normal weekly hours.

Current Tax Collector: Ann V. Bednaz, CCMC. The City also identifies Jennifer S. Cole, CCMC as Deputy Tax Collector.
Official Bristol Tax Office Tax Office contact details
Mail option

How to Pay Bristol Taxes by Mail

The City encourages taxpayers who prefer checks to mail their payment to the Tax Collector. Use the tax-office mailing address rather than the City Hall street address when sending the payment by mail.

Mail tax payments to
Tax Collector
City of Bristol
P.O. Box 1040
Bristol, CT 06011-1040
Include the applicable bill stub or bill portion with your payment.
If you want a receipt returned by mail, include the bill and a self-addressed stamped envelope as instructed by the City.
Allow enough mailing time for the payment to receive a timely USPS postmark.
Keep a copy of the payment information until the tax account shows the correct balance.
No-fee seasonal option

Paying a Current Bristol Tax Bill at M&T Bank

Bristol also allows certain current, non-adjusted tax bills to be paid at M&T Bank branches during the City’s stated collection windows. The branch does not have to be in Bristol.

July collection window

July 1, 2026 through August 3, 2026.

January collection window

January 1, 2027 through February 1, 2027.

Bring the current tax bill coupon and payment by cash or check. The City states there is no fee for this bank-payment option, but holiday closures can affect branch availability.

Adjusted or delinquent accounts: Do not assume a bank branch can accept every tax balance. Contact the Bristol Tax Office before going to the bank when the bill has been adjusted, is delinquent or has another account problem.
2025 Grand List

Current Bristol Mill Rates Used for 2026 Bills

For bills based on the October 1, 2025 Grand List, Bristol lists a mill rate of 35.30 for real estate and business personal property and 32.46 for motor vehicles.

Bristol mill rates effective for current 2026 tax bills
Property type Mill rate Basic calculation
Real estate 35.30 Assessment × 35.30 ÷ 1,000
Business personal property 35.30 Assessment × 35.30 ÷ 1,000
Motor vehicle 32.46 Assessment × 32.46 ÷ 1,000

The Tax Office collects the amount billed. Questions about the underlying assessed value generally belong with the Bristol Assessor rather than the Tax Collector.

Problem solving

What to Do With a Late, Wrong or Missing Bristol Tax Bill

You paid, but DMV still shows a tax issue Allow for Bristol’s electronic DMV reporting time. The City warns that a delinquent-tax clearance can take about 24–72 hours after payment.
You sold, traded, lost or totaled a vehicle Contact the Bristol Assessor’s Office about a possible adjustment rather than asking the Tax Collector to change the assessment.
You never received the bill Do not assume the tax disappears. Search the account online or contact the Tax Office to confirm the balance and deadline.
Your payment was returned Contact the Tax Office promptly. The City lists a $20 returned-payment fee, and unpaid tax may continue to accrue interest.
Your bill is more than six months delinquent Ask the Tax Office which payment forms are currently acceptable before visiting; cash or certified funds may be required.
The assessed value looks wrong The Tax Collector collects the bill but does not set the assessment. Assessment questions belong with the Assessor’s Office.
Call Tax Office Call Assessor: 860-584-6240
Which office?

Tax Collector vs. Assessor: Where Should You Go?

1 Tax Collector

Use the Tax Office for bill balances, payments, payment receipts, delinquent taxes, interest and tax-collection questions.

2 Assessor

Use the Assessor for assessment questions and vehicle-bill adjustments when a vehicle was sold, stolen, totaled or otherwise disposed of.

3 DMV

A delinquent local motor-vehicle tax can affect DMV transactions. Bristol transmits tax-clearance information electronically after qualifying payments are processed.

FAQ

Town of Bristol CT Tax Collector Questions

Where is the Bristol CT Tax Collector office?

The City of Bristol Tax Office is at City Hall, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010.

What are the Bristol Tax Office hours?

Regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Check the City calendar for holiday closures before making a special trip.

Can I pay Bristol property taxes online?

Yes. The City links to its online tax-payment portal. Online credit and debit card payments currently carry a 2.95% convenience fee, while ACH electronic-check payments carry a $1.50 transaction fee.

What happens if my Bristol property tax is late?

Delinquent tax accrues interest at 1.5% per month from the original due date, with a minimum calculated interest charge of $2.

Can I pay a Bristol tax bill at M&T Bank?

During designated July and January collection periods, the City allows current, non-adjusted bills to be paid at M&T Bank branches using the bill coupon and cash or check. Bristol states there is no fee for this option.

Who is the Bristol Tax Collector?

The City of Bristol currently identifies Ann V. Bednaz, CCMC as Tax Collector and Jennifer S. Cole, CCMC as Deputy Tax Collector.

Independent information notice: TaxCollectors.org is an informational publisher and is not the City of Bristol, the Bristol Tax Office, the Connecticut DMV or a tax-payment processor. Use the linked City of Bristol pages and official payment system to verify time-sensitive balances, deadlines, fees, office closures and account-specific requirements before submitting money or personal information.

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