www.WashingtonCT.org The Town of Washington, Connecticut Tax Collector

Office: Main level of Bryan Memorial Town Hall Hours: 9:00 AM - Noon, 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM Telephone: 860-868-7796 Fax: 860-868-3103 Note that several departments share this fax line, so be sure to address your document clearly! Email: tax@washingtonct.org U.S. Mail Address: Tax Collector Town of Washington P.O. Box 383 Washington Depot, CT 06794 Street Address: Tax Collector Town of Washington 2 Bryan Plaza Washington Depot, CT 06794 Elected Officials: (2-year term) • Tanya J. Wescott, Tax Collector, CCMC Staff: • Barbara M. Boucher, Assistant Collector

The Washington Tax Collector is responsible for collecting taxes on a semi-annual basis for the Town of Washington. Our office is also responsible for issuing the stickers that are required in order to use the Transfer Station. And for residents of the Town of Washington and contractors providing a service to our residents we provide a free Notary Service; for non-residents there is a $1.00 fee for that service.

Hours for July and January Only:

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• And the Saturday before the last day to pay without a penalty from 9:00 AM to Noon

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Can I pay my taxes online?

  Yes. The Tax Collector's office has made an agreement with MCC One Source to provide online bill paying for taxpayers in Washingon. A fee of $0.25 (twenty five cents) per transaction will be charged for automatic drafts from your checking or savings account. A fee of 3% (three percent) will be charged for credit card payments (you may use Master Card, American Express and Discover).

  • First, sign up
  • Thereafter, pay taxes

• Where are notices for taxes due found?

  A notice for taxes due can be found on the Legal Board outside the main entrance to the Town Hall and in Voices at least five (5) days before taxes become due, within one week after taxes become due and at least five (5) days before taxes become delinquent. (State Statute Sec. 12-145)

• When are taxes due and when do they become delinquent?

  Taxes are due semi annually on July 1 and January 1. July 1 being first day of the fiscal year and June 30 being the last in accordance with Public Act 90-262. If any tax due in a single installment of any tax due in two or more installments is not paid in full (1) on or before the first day of the month next succeeding the month in which it became due. (State Statute Sec. 12-146)

• How is interest calculated?

  Interest is calculated at the rate of 1 1/2% (one and one half percent) per month, 18% (eighteen percent) per year. (State Statute 12-144c)

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