Waterbury CT Tax Collector Office: Pay Tax Bill & Hours
The Waterbury Tax Collector handles payment and collection of City property taxes, including real estate, motor vehicle and business personal property bills. The office is on the first floor of Waterbury City Hall at 235 Grand Street and is normally open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If you are trying to pay a bill, check a balance, resolve a delinquent motor-vehicle tax or find the correct office for an assessment problem, use the paths below before submitting a payment.
City of Waterbury Tax Collector
235 Grand St., 1st Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
203-574-6810
July 1 and January 1
Pay or look up a Waterbury tax bill online
The City of Waterbury directs taxpayers to its online tax inquiry and payment system for car, real estate and personal property taxes. Start from the City’s official online-payments page rather than relying on a payment link found in an advertisement or an unrelated search result.
How to pay a Waterbury tax bill online
Waterbury Tax Collector office hours, address and phone numbers
235 Grand Street, 1st Floor
Waterbury, CT 06702
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Main: 203-574-6810
Email: taxcollector@waterburyct.org
Real Estate & Personal Property: 203-574-6815
Motor Vehicle: 203-574-6811
Balance and Control: 203-574-6706
The City currently identifies Cassie Gorman as Tax Collector.
The City currently identifies Heidi Barbieri as Deputy Tax Collector.
When Waterbury property taxes are due
Waterbury’s regular real estate, motor vehicle and business personal property taxes generally use July and January installments. The City states that the first installment is due July 1 and the second is due January 1.
| Tax or installment | Due date | City guidance |
|---|---|---|
| First regular installment | July 1 | The City instructs taxpayers to pay or obtain a qualifying postmark by August 1 to avoid delinquency. |
| Second regular installment | January 1 | The City instructs taxpayers to pay or obtain a qualifying postmark by February 1 to avoid delinquency. |
| Bills totaling $200 or less | Single installment | The City says these bills are due in one installment rather than being split into two. |
| Supplemental motor vehicle tax | January 1 | Applies to qualifying vehicles registered after the October 1 assessment date during the supplemental period. |
If a deadline lands around a weekend or holiday, confirm the legally applicable payment date from the current tax bill or Tax Collector rather than assuming the deadline automatically changes.
Pay online, by mail or at City Hall
Use the City-linked tax inquiry and payment service. Check any transaction fee before completing payment.
Send an accepted check or money order with the payment stub and account number. Never mail cash.
Pay at the Tax Collector’s Office on the first floor of City Hall during posted business hours.
Mailing a tax payment
For tax payments, the City’s current online-payment instructions say to make the payment payable to Tax Collector, City of Waterbury, write the account number on the check and include the payment stub.
P.O. Box 2216
Waterbury, CT 06722-2216
Walk-in payment methods
The City lists cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and debit cards as accepted walk-in methods. A transaction fee applies to credit-card payments.
Waterbury motor vehicle tax and DMV clearance
Motor-vehicle tax problems deserve extra time if you need to register or renew a vehicle. Waterbury states that online payments may take up to 72 hours to process, and an electronic DMV clearance may take another 24 to 48 hours after the payment has processed.
If you have delinquent motor-vehicle taxes and need a tax release, the City’s current payment instructions say those delinquent taxes must be paid in person with cash or credit card to obtain the release. For a time-sensitive DMV issue, call the motor-vehicle tax line at 203-574-6811 before paying.
Tax Collector or Assessor: who should you contact?
The Tax Collector collects the bill. The Assessor determines taxable values and handles many assessment-related adjustments, exemptions and classification issues. Sending an assessment question to the collection office can delay resolution.
For the amount due, payment status, payment history, delinquent taxes, interest, mailed payments, online payment questions or a missing payment.
For assessed value, exemptions, tax-relief programs, assessment corrections or questions about why property or a vehicle was assessed.
Waterbury Assessor contact
The Assessor’s Office is also at 235 Grand Street, on the Courtyard Level. Its main phone number is 203-574-6821, and its posted hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What happens if a Waterbury tax payment is late?
Waterbury’s Tax Collection page states that delinquent property taxes accrue interest at 1.5% for each month or fraction of a month, equivalent to 18% annually, calculated from the original due date. The City also states a minimum interest charge of $2 for a delinquent bill.
Connecticut’s current municipal tax statutes govern delinquency and interest. The law also contains narrow circumstances in which interest may be waived, including qualifying situations involving an error attributable to the assessor or tax collector and required municipal approval. Do not assume a late fee can be waived simply because a bill was not received.
If your balance is already delinquent
Serious real-estate tax delinquency
The City publishes a separate Tax Sale Information page for properties placed into the municipal tax-auction process. If you have received a tax-sale, marshal, lien or foreclosure-related notice, use the contact information on that notice and verify the current status promptly rather than relying only on a general online balance.
Quick checks that can prevent a payment problem
Waterbury Tax Collector FAQs
Where is the Waterbury CT Tax Collector office?
The Tax Collector’s Office is on the first floor of the City Hall Building at 235 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702.
What are the Waterbury Tax Collector office hours?
The City currently posts Tax Collector hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Holiday or temporary closures can affect those hours.
Can I pay Waterbury property taxes online?
Yes. The City provides an online tax inquiry and payment system for car, real estate and personal property taxes. Start from the official City of Waterbury online-payments page.
When are Waterbury property taxes due?
Regular real estate, motor vehicle and personal property installments are generally due July 1 and January 1. The City instructs taxpayers to pay or obtain the applicable postmark by August 1 and February 1 respectively to avoid delinquency. Bills totaling $200 or less are due in one installment.
Does Waterbury mail a second property-tax installment bill?
The City states that it does not send a second bill for the January installment of regular real estate, motor vehicle or personal property taxes.
How long can a Waterbury motor-vehicle tax payment take to clear DMV?
The City says an online payment can take up to 72 hours to process. After processing, electronic DMV clearance may require another 24 to 48 hours.
Who handles a wrong assessment or exemption question?
Assessment values, exemptions, tax-relief questions and many assessment corrections belong with the Waterbury Assessor’s Office rather than the Tax Collector.
Verify current Waterbury tax information
Payment fees, office operations, auction schedules and account balances can change. Use these City and state resources when the exact current status matters.
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