Tax Collector

 

THE TAX OFFICE WILL CLOSE ON JUNE 30TH AT NOON TO BALANCE OUT THE FISCAL YEAR.

WE WILL OPEN AT 8:00 ON JULY 1ST.  THANK YOU. 
 

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:
   
Email taxcollector [at] columbiact.org (taxcollector[at]columbiact[dot]gov)
Office Phone 860-228-0230
Office Fax 860-228-2335

 

 

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