Tax Collector

Don’t forget!! The second installment of the Real Estate, Personal Property and the Supplemental Motor Vehicle taxes are due on January 1, 2026. The last day to pay without a penalty is February 2, 2026. If taxes are not paid on or before February 2, 2026, interest will be charged at the rate of 1½% per month (18% per year) from the due date of January 1st. The minimum interest charged is $2.00. Failure to receive a bill does not invalidate the tax or interest per CT State Statute. Bills are not sent for this second installment.

The Tax Office has extended hours during the tax collection month of January2026: Monday through Wednesday 8:00-4:00, Thursday 8:00-6:00 and Friday 8:00-12:00. 

Mailing address for tax payments:

Town of Columbia

Dept # 347 

PO Box 150512

Hartford, CT 06115-0512

Drop boxes for payments and correspondence are located at the right side of the entrance of the Town Hall and in front of Yeoman’s Hall. The drop boxes are emptied at 8:00AM each weekday, weekend tax payments are processed on Monday. Please be aware that tax payments put in the drop box after 8:00AM will be processed the next day the Tax Office is open.

You can view and pay taxes online. Service fees for tax payments are, .95 cents to use a bank account and 2.99% for credit and debit cards. 

General Information 

The Tax Collector is responsible for the overall administration of the Town’s revenue collection function. Plans and directs the Town’s tax billing and collection strategy in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes, Town Charter and ordinances. The Tax Collector supervises the collection of real estate, personal property and motor vehicle taxes. The Assessor is responsible for the amount of your bill. The Tax Collector is responsible for the collection of that bill. If you have any questions regarding the assessment of your property please call the Assessor  at 860-228-9555.

Regular office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and CLOSED Friday. 

Office hours in July and January are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 to 12:00.

The office is located in the Town Hall 323 Route 87, Columbia, CT 06237. If the Town Hall is closed, 

you may use the drop box on the right side of the front door or the drop box in front of Yeomans Hall.

 TAX BILLS

NEW TAX BILLS WILL BE MAILED OUT FROM WATERBURY ON THURSDAY JUNE 26TH. 

THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AND PAYING ONLINE ON TUESDAY JULY 1ST.

The last day to pay the July tax bill is August 1, 2025. 

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payments may be mailed by using the envelope enclosed in your tax bill to TOWN OF COLUMBIA, DEPT. #347, P.O. BOX 150512, HARTFORD, CT 06115-0512. (323 Route 87, Columbia, CT 06237), 

or put in one of the drop boxes in front of the Town Hall.  You may also pay online. COLUMBIACT.GOV

Fees for online payments are .95 cents to use a Bank account (enter your routing and account number) or 2.99% to use a credit or debit card.

Please review the information provided below:

The Town of Columbia is under contract with TaxServ Capital Services for the collection of the town’s delinquent motor vehicle and personal property taxes (Grand List years 2021 and  prior).

 If you receive a letter from TaxServ, you must call TaxServ to discuss your account and arrange payment.   Telephone: 860-724-9100   Toll Free: 866-497-2427    Fax: 860-727-1080

The following is contact information for the Tax Collector:

For information on tax sales visit http://cttaxsales.com/upcoming-tax-sales/