Collection Policies

Motor Vehicle Excise

• Due within 30 days of iss​ue
• Interest on unpaid balances accrues at a rate of 12% per annum beginning the day after the due date
• Demand Notice:
  • $5 fee plus accrued interest
  • May be issued two business days following the original due date of the tax
  • Due within 14 days of issue

Bills outstanding after the demand notice was due move on in collection to Deputy Collector Kelley & Ryan. (https://www.kelleyryan.com/)

• First warrant to collect taxes
  • Exhibition of the warrant to collect taxes: $10 plus accrued interest
  • Notice of first warrant to collect taxes: $12 plus accrued interest
• Second warrant to collect taxes
  • Delivery service of second warrant to collect taxes: $17 plus accrued interest
• Mark for non-renewal of registration and license at Registry of Motor Vehicles: $20
  

Boat Excise

•  Due within 60 days of issue
•   Delinquent bills subject to $20 fee

Real Estate Taxes

•  Due quarterly within 30 days of issue and on the following schedule:
  • 1st Quarter: August 1st                              
  • 2nd Quarter: November 1st
  • 3rd Quarter: February 1st
  • 4th Quarter: May 1st
• Interest on unpaid balances accrues at a rate of 14% per annum beginning the day after the due date
• Delinquent balances following collection of 4th Quarter taxes are subject to a $5 demand fee and will receive a mailed demand notice to be paid within 14 days of issue

Personal Property Taxes

• Due quarterly within 30 days of issue and on the following schedule:
  • 1st Quarter: August 1st                              
  • 2nd Quarter: November 1st
  • 3rd Quarter: February 1st
  • 4th Quarter: May 1st
• Delinquent balances following collection of 4th Quarter taxes are subject to a $5 demand fee and will receive a mailed demand notice to be paid within 14 days of issue