How can I pay my tax bill?

The most convenient way to pay your tax bill is by mail. For returned receipt please include a self-stamped address envelop



During July and January you may pay current bills at M & T Bank (Fairfield County only). No account needed. Please bring entire bill.. To pay online, click the link for the type of tax you will be paying: 

• Real Estate Tax
• Personal Property Tax 
• Motor Vehicle Tax 
• Supplemental Motor Vehicle Tax 

What happens if I pay late?



Taxes are due on July 1, payable by August 2. You have a one month “grace” period in which to pay without penalty. If August 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, you will have until that Monday in which to pay, in person or by mail. Bills in the amount of $100 or less are due in a single installment at this time. Bills in excess of $100 are due in two installments. The second installment of these bills will come due January 1, payable by February 1.



Past due payments are subject to interest at the rate of one and one half percent per month from the due date of the tax (July 1), as required by state law. Payments made on August 2 or later, including payments postmarked August 2 and later, are considered past due and will incur .1.5% interest per month dating back to July 1. Payments bearing a postmark of August 2 are considered timely. The City is required by law to accept the postmark as the date of payment.



Can the interest on my tax bill be waived?



No. The Tax Collector does not have the authority to waive interest and makes no exceptions. As owners of property, taxpayers are responsible to see the taxes are paid when due.



What if I never received a tax bill?



Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt you from payments of all taxes and all interest charges. If you do not receive a bill for which you are responsible, call the Tax Collector’s Office at 203-576-7271 to request a copy or you can access your bill on the City’s website at http://www.mytaxbill.org On the right hand side of the home page, you will see a menu item which reads "Tax Bill Payment." Follow that link.

 

I disposed of my old vehicle last year and still got a tax bill on the old vehicle; do I have to pay for it?



Yes. If you replaced one vehicle with another, and used the same license plate, you will receive a pro-rated Supplemental Motor Vehicle tax bill in January for the new vehicle. You will receive a credit on the supplemental bill for the amount you pay now on the old vehicle. You will receive this credit without having to apply for it. However, you still must pay the entire amount due on the old vehicle. If you obtained new license plates for the new vehicle, you must apply for a credit. Please contact the Assessor’s office at 203-576-7241. Please do not ignore the bill if you receive one.



I need to register my car. What do I need from the Tax Collector’s office?



All vehicle property taxes in your name must be paid in full to register or renew a vehicle. Once all taxes are paid a file will be sent to DMV to issue a clearance with in 3 business days .  We accept, cash, certified checks, money orders and credit cards for payment of taxes. 

I have moved. What is my tax jurisdiction for motor vehicle taxes?



Your tax City is the City of residency as of October 1. If you move from Bridgeport after October 1 but still reside in Connecticut, you will still pay vehicle taxes to Bridgeport. Municipalities within Connecticut do not apportion motor vehicle tax bills for portions of a tax year. You need to also change your address on your registration at DMV. If you register the vehicle in another state, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 203-576-7241. 





Booting

Please note: Online Payments are not accepted if your vehicle has been booted.

Residents with delinquent motor vehicle taxes have been issued warrants. These warrants enable the City to “boot” the vehicles stated on the warrant. The vehicle will be released once the tax payer has paid all bills in their name. There is a $180.00 boot fee added to the tax bill. Parking Tickets must also be paid. The car will be towed within 12-24 hours. It will automatically be towed if it is found that the boot has been tampered with. Once the bill has been paid, the resident will be informed where their car has been towed to. There is an additional fee for the towing and nightly storage by the towing company. For tax bills over $500, the vehicle can be towed on the spot.