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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
  • 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.

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.