Pittsfield Tax Collector: Pay Taxes, Office Hours & Address
The City of Pittsfield Tax Collector handles real estate and personal property taxes, motor vehicle excise, water and sewer bills, parking-related collections and municipal lien certificates.
Use this page to find the correct office, check current payment options, understand Pittsfield’s quarterly property-tax schedule and avoid sending a payment or assessment question to the wrong department.
City of Pittsfield Tax Collector / Parking Clerk
70 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-499-9431
Weekdays, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Lisa M. Lewis, CMMC, CGA
How to pay City of Pittsfield tax bills
Pittsfield directs taxpayers to its official online-payment page for real estate tax, personal property tax, current motor vehicle excise and water/sewer bills. The City uses InvoiceCloud for these current bills, while delinquent motor vehicle excise handled by the Deputy Collector may follow a different payment route.
Pittsfield Tax Collector office hours, address and phone
70 Allen Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Weekdays: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
The City advises people visiting in person to bring the bill and related paperwork. That is especially useful when you need staff to identify an account, research a prior payment or explain a balance.
Pittsfield property tax due dates
Pittsfield uses quarterly real estate and personal property billing. The City generally mails two coupons around June 30 and another two around December 30.
| Quarter | Regular due date | Typical mailing group |
|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | August 1 | June mailing |
| 2nd quarter | November 1 | June mailing |
| 3rd quarter | February 1 | December mailing |
| 4th quarter | May 1 | December mailing |
If the first day of the month falls on a day when the Tax Collection Office is closed, the City states that the due date moves to the following business day. Always use the date printed on your current bill when it differs from a general schedule.
Where to mail a Pittsfield real estate tax payment
The City’s current real-estate tax FAQ directs payments with a remittance slip to the following processing address:
P.O. Box 981063
Boston, MA 02298-1063
Make the check payable to the City of Pittsfield. If you do not have the remittance slip, the City instructs taxpayers to include the parcel ID — Map, Block and Lot — together with the property location and owner’s name so the payment can be credited correctly.
What the Pittsfield Tax Collector handles
Billing and collection of real estate and personal property taxes.
Current excise collections and coordination of delinquent accounts handled by the Deputy Collector.
Collection of water, sewer and related municipal billings.
Parking-ticket collections and related Registry non-renewal issues.
Requests for municipal lien certificates on Pittsfield property.
The Collector/Parking Clerk office also receives certain other City departmental billings.
Tax Collector or Board of Assessors?
The Tax Collector deals primarily with billing, payment and collection. Questions about valuation, exemptions or an assessment abatement generally belong with the Pittsfield Board of Assessors instead.
- Tax bill balances and payments
- Missing or duplicate bills
- Payment research
- Municipal lien certificates
- Current collection questions
- Property valuation questions
- Real estate assessment abatements
- Exemption eligibility
- Personal property assessment questions
Municipal lien certificate requests
The Pittsfield Tax Collector issues Municipal Lien Certificates (MLCs). The City’s FAQ asks applicants to provide the parcel ID, owner’s name, property location, the required fee for each parcel and a self-addressed stamped envelope when the certificate is to be returned by mail.
| Property type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single-family, condo, 2- or 3-family | $50 |
| Open land and exempt property | $50 |
| 4- to 8-unit apartment property | $75 |
| Commercial and industrial property | $100 |
The City asks applicants to allow about 10 business days for processing.
Tax Collector’s Office
P.O. Box 546
Pittsfield, MA 01202-0546
Common Pittsfield tax payment problems
I did not receive my real estate tax bill
Contact the Tax Collector rather than waiting for another mailing. Have the property address and parcel information available so staff can identify the account and confirm the balance.
The payment does not appear on my account
Keep the payment confirmation, bank record or cancelled-check evidence. Call the Tax Collector and explain when and how the payment was made so staff can research the transaction.
I am trying to pay delinquent motor vehicle excise
Do not assume the current-bill portal is the correct route. Pittsfield uses Kelley & Ryan as its Deputy Collector for delinquent excise accounts, and the City’s payment page directs those bills separately.
I think the property value is wrong
The Collector cannot change the assessed value. Contact the Pittsfield Board of Assessors about valuation or abatement procedures while separately observing the payment requirements shown on the bill.
Pittsfield Tax Collector frequently asked questions
What is the Pittsfield Tax Collector phone number?
The Tax Collector’s Office lists 413-499-9431 as its main telephone number.
Where is the Pittsfield Tax Collector located?
The office is at 70 Allen Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201.
What are the Pittsfield Tax Collector office hours?
The City lists the Tax Collection Office as open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Can I pay Pittsfield property taxes online?
Yes. The City provides an official online-payment route for current real estate, personal property, motor vehicle excise and water/sewer bills.
When are Pittsfield real estate taxes due?
The regular quarterly schedule is August 1, November 1, February 1 and May 1. When a scheduled date falls on a day the office is closed, the City states that the due date is the following business day.
Who handles a property tax abatement in Pittsfield?
The Board of Assessors handles assessment and abatement matters. The Tax Collector handles billing and collection.
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