Town of Plainville Tax Collector: Pay Property Tax & Office
The Town of Plainville Revenue Collection Office handles real estate, personal property and motor vehicle tax collection. Use this page to find the official payment portal, current office location and hours, payment fees, recurring tax deadlines and help for late bills or DMV clearance.
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Assessment & Revenue Collection Office, Room 202.
860-793-0221 ext. 8733.
1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062.
Mon–Wed 8–5; Thu 8–6; Fri closed.
Town-authorized MyTaxBill payment service.
How to pay Town of Plainville property taxes
Plainville accepts tax payments online, in person, by mail and through designated drop boxes. The best method depends on how close you are to the deadline, whether you need an immediate receipt and whether a motor vehicle hold must be cleared.
Use the Town’s official online-payment page, which directs taxpayers to the authorized MyTaxBill system for real estate, personal property and motor vehicle taxes.
Pay in Room 202 at the Plainville Municipal Center. The office accepts cash, checks and credit/debit cards.
Mail a check with the payment stub, or use one of the Municipal Center drop boxes. Do not place cash in a drop box.
Online payment steps
Plainville property tax due dates
Plainville’s real estate and business personal property taxes generally follow a semiannual schedule. Bills over $100 are divided between July and January, while bills of $100 or less are generally due in full with the July installment.
| Tax type | Typical due date | Typical last day without penalty | Important detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate over $100 | July 1 and January 1 | Generally August 1 and February 1, adjusted when applicable | The July bill includes both installment stubs. |
| Personal property over $100 | July 1 and January 1 | Generally August 1 and February 1, adjusted when applicable | Business taxpayers should keep both payment stubs. |
| Bills $100 or less | July 1 | Check the current bill | Generally payable in one installment. |
| Regular motor vehicle | July 1 | Check the current bill | Generally billed as one installment. |
| Supplemental motor vehicle | Depends on billing cycle | Shown on the bill | Supplemental bills can be issued for vehicles added after the regular Grand List date. |
Plainville does not issue a second real estate bill just because the January installment is approaching. Keep the second payment stub from the original bill or use the online tax-bill system to confirm the balance.
Plainville Revenue Collection Office address and hours
1 Central Square, Room 202
Plainville, CT 06062
860-793-0221 ext. 8733
Fax: 860-410-9750
| Day | Hours | Office status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Open |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM–6:00 PM | Extended hours |
| Friday | Closed | Closed |
Plainville tax payment fees
Convenience fees are charged by the payment processor rather than retained as Town tax revenue. A check or cash payment may avoid card-processing charges, but your choice should also account for mailing time and DMV-clearance needs.
| Method | Published fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Online credit/debit card | 2.95%, minimum $3 | Confirm the processor’s displayed total before submitting. |
| Online electronic check | $1.50 | Usually the lower-fee online option. |
| In-office credit/debit card | 2.65%, minimum $3 | Cards are accepted at the Revenue Collection Office. |
| Returned payment | $20 | A returned-check or rejected-payment fee may be added to the account. |
Paying Plainville taxes by mail or drop box
Revenue Collector
1 Central Square
Plainville, CT 06062
Include the payment stub and use a check. If you want a mailed receipt, include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
The Town identifies drop-box locations at the Municipal Center, including one outside between the rear staircases and another near the tax office.
Do not place cash in a drop box.
For a mailed payment, do not assume the date you schedule a bank bill-pay transaction is the date the tax office receives it. Banks may generate and mail a paper check without a qualifying USPS postmark. Near a deadline, use a payment method that gives you enough time to satisfy the Town’s receipt or postmark requirements.
What happens if a Plainville tax payment is late?
Plainville states that delinquent property-tax balances are subject to statutory interest of 1.5% per month, or 18% annually, calculated from the original due date. A portion of a month counts as a full month, and the published minimum interest charge is $2 per installment.
If your bill says “BACK TAXES ALSO DUE”
Contact the Revenue Collection Office for the full payoff amount before sending money. The current bill may not show all older interest and fees, and payments can be applied to prior balances before the current tax.
Delinquent accounts sent to collection
The Town uses TaxServ for certain delinquent accounts. If you have received a TaxServ collection notice, follow the collection instructions on that notice instead of assuming the regular online portal can accept the account.
Real estate tax liens
The Town’s FAQ states that unpaid real estate tax balances can result in a lien being filed on the land records. If you are trying to refinance, sell or resolve an old balance, request an up-to-date payoff directly from the Revenue Collection Office.
Plainville motor vehicle tax and DMV clearance
Unpaid Connecticut motor vehicle taxes can interfere with vehicle registration. Plainville states that all outstanding vehicle taxes associated with the taxpayer or vehicle must be paid before a DMV clearance can be issued.
Property assessment records and the Tax Collector are different
The Revenue Collector handles billing and collection. Assessment questions—such as property value, ownership details used for assessment, exemptions or the assessed value itself—belong to the assessment side of the Town’s combined Assessment & Revenue Collection Office.
Use the tax-bill/payment system or contact the Revenue Collector.
Use the Assessor’s real estate database or contact the Assessment office.
2026 Plainville revaluation
Plainville began a town-wide revaluation project in 2026. The Town says the new values will be effective for the October 1, 2026 Grand List, with taxes based on those values scheduled to be billed beginning in July 2027. A revaluation changes assessed values and the distribution of the tax burden; it does not by itself establish the final property-tax bill.
Plainville property tax relief and deferral
Plainville administers property-tax relief programs through its Assessment & Revenue Collection Office. Eligibility varies by program, so homeowners should review the current application rules rather than assuming a prior-year benefit automatically continues.
Limited-income residential tax deferral
For the 2026 filing cycle, Plainville stated that qualifying owner-occupied households could seek a deferral when property taxes exceeded 8% of the combined annual income of household members. Applicants were required to document household income and apply through the Assessment & Revenue Collection Office.
The Town also publishes information for elderly, disabled and veteran property-tax programs. Some programs involve the Assessor rather than the Revenue Collector because eligibility affects the assessed tax before collection.
Common Plainville tax-bill problems
Contact the Revenue Collection Office immediately and check the online bill system. Not receiving a bill does not cancel the tax or statutory interest.
Confirm payment responsibility with the mortgage servicer and tell the tax office if the bill unexpectedly came to you.
Ownership updates may take time to flow from recorded land records to assessment and tax records. Contact the office if a bill is missing or still lists the former owner.
Do not ignore a motor vehicle bill. Contact the Assessment office about the vehicle record and documentation needed for any adjustment.
The account may require office assistance or may already be in collection. Call the Revenue Collection Office rather than repeatedly submitting searches.
Contact the office promptly. A returned-payment fee and statutory interest can apply if the tax becomes delinquent.
Town of Plainville Tax Collector FAQs
Where is the Plainville CT Tax Collector office?
The Revenue Collection Office is in Room 202 of the Plainville Municipal Center, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062.
What are the Plainville Tax Collector office hours?
Regular hours are Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Friday closed. Holiday schedules can change normal hours.
Can I pay Plainville property taxes online?
Yes. The Town directs taxpayers to its authorized online tax-payment service for real estate, personal property and motor vehicle taxes.
Does Plainville accept tax payments by phone?
No. The Revenue Collection Office states that it does not accept tax payments over the telephone.
What is the online credit-card fee?
The Town currently publishes an online credit/debit card fee of 2.95%, with a $3 minimum, and a $1.50 electronic-check fee. Check the processor screen before paying because fees can change.
What happens if my Plainville property tax is late?
The Town states that delinquent taxes are subject to statutory interest of 1.5% per month, or 18% annually, calculated from the original due date, with a published minimum interest charge of $2 per installment.
Who should I contact about an incorrect property value?
Assessment-value questions belong to the Assessment side of the Town’s Assessment & Revenue Collection Office rather than the Revenue Collector’s payment function.
Will I receive another real estate bill before the January installment?
Do not rely on receiving a second bill. Plainville’s published guidance says the original real estate bill contains the later installment stub. Use the online system or contact the office if you need a replacement.
Official Town of Plainville tax resources
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