Tax Collection Office
Location
45 South Main Street
Room #209
Office Hours
Open to the Public: Mon thru Fri, 9 am - 5 pm
By Telephone: Mon thru Fri, 9 am - 5 pm
Contact
Tel: (203) 294-2135
Fax: (203) 294-2137
Tax Collector: Jo-Anne Rusczek, C.C.M.C.
Assistant to the Tax Collector: Kelly Heckman
Department Responsibilities
The Tax Collector is responsible for the billing and collection of all municipal taxes. Residents may also make electric and water/sewer payments in the Tax Collection Office.
For Questions About:
- Assessments and Exemptions, contact the Assessor's Office, 45 South Main Street, Room 101
phone: 203-294-2001 - Taxes, interest and payments, contact the Tax Collection Office, 45 South Main Street, Room 209
phone: 203-294-2135
- 2024 TAX INFORMATION REQUEST FORM
(Print and provide to Tax Office)
- 2024 TAX INFORMATION REQUEST FORM
- Electric bills, contact the Electric Division, 100 John Street, phone 203-294-2020
- Water bills, contact the Water/Sewer Division, 377 So. Cherry Street, phone 203-949-2660
Payments
TAX PAYMENT NOTICE: First Half Installment of Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2024
- The first half installment of Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2024 is due July 1, 2025 and payable on August 1, 2025. All taxes under $100.00 are payable in a single installment and are due July 1, 2025. Bills are not mailed out for the second installment. Click here to read NOTICE in full
5 Ways to Pay Your Town Tax Bills (Real Estate, Motor Vehicle, and Personal Property).
The Town of Wallingford, CT is excited to offer residents an easy and convenient method to view and pay their Real Estate, Personal Property Tax, Motor Vehicle Excise and Motor Vehicle Supplemental tax bills online.
Option 1: Online Bill Payment
Click here to access the online bill payment portal. Fees apply.
Option 2: By Telephone
Call 1-866-378-1139 and follow prompts. Fees apply.
Option 3: By Mail
Mail your payment with the return envelope included with the bill. If the envelope has been lost or damaged, send your payment to:
Town of Wallingford
P. O. Box 5003
Wallingford, CT 06492
Option 4: Payment Drop Slot
You may drop your payment off in the Payment Drop Slot located by the automatic doors at the rear of Town Hall on Prince Street.
Option 5: In Person
Please bring you bill(s) with you. You may deliver your payment to the Tax Office, Room 209 of the Town Hall.
Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5 Ways to Pay Your Wallingford Utility Bills (Electric, Water, Sewer)).
Option 1: By Mail
Mail your payment with the return envelope included with the bill. If the envelope has been lost or damaged, send your payment to:
Town of Wallingford
P. O. Box 5003
Wallingford, CT 06492
Option 2: Payment Drop Slot
You may drop your payment off in the Payment Drop Slot located by the automatic doors at the rear of Town Hall on Prince Street.
Option 3: In Person
Please bring your bill(s) with you. You may deliver your payment to the Tax Office, Room 209 of the Town Hall.
Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Option 4: Online or By Telephone
To pay online or by telephone, you will need to use a debit or credit card. The Town uses Official Payments to provide this service. A convenience fee will be charged by Official Payments.
- Telephone: Call 1-800-272-9829
- Online: Go to Official Payments and click on the icon for LOCAL PAYMENTS. See the Official Payments FAQ for more information.
DMV Compliance Issues & Release Policy
Please use the Department of Motor Vehicles website to enter information to determine if there are any compliance issues that would prevent you from being able to register a vehicle or renew a vehicle registration.
- DMV Press Release: DMV, Municipal Officials Ask Residents to Check Motor Vehicle Tax Bills - June 8, 2016
- DMV Release Policy (revised March 4, 2025)