Collection Procedures & Enforcement
Property Tax Collection Procedure
Taxes for the fiscal year are paid on the grand list of the prior October 1st, and are due July 1st and January 1st. Real estate and personal property taxes of $100 or more are payable in two equal installments. Real estate and personal property taxes of less than $100 are due in full July 1st. Motor vehicle taxes are payable in one installment on July 1st with motor vehicle supplemental bills payable on January 1s. Payments not received by August 1st and February 1st become delinquent, with interest charged at the rate of 1.5% per month from the original due date of the tax. In accordance with State law, the oldest outstanding tax on any specific property is collected first. Also, personal property and motor vehicle tax bills are paid prior to real estate bills unless directed otherwise in writing.
Checks that have been returned by the bank shall be subject to a $15 handling fee.
Collection Enforcement
Real Estate Taxes
The Tax Collector files liens every year in the month of April on all accounts having outstanding taxes. Liens remain in effect until all taxes, interest and fees are paid in full. Liens are subject to foreclosure, tax sale and sale/assignment to a third party for collection.
Building permits will not be issued and will be revoked on properties with outstanding taxes.
Personal Property Taxes
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) liens will be filed with the Secretary of State against personal property on which there are outstanding taxes. Health Department Permits will be withheld or revoked from a business enterprise if any taxes become delinquent for a period of not less than one year.
Motor Vehicle Taxes
Per state statute, delinquent motor vehicle taxes are reported to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The DMV will withhold registrations on all vehicles in your name until all taxes, interest and fees are paid in full. For an immediate clearance, payment must be paid with cash, money order, or bank check. Bank executions are a secondary method of enforced collection in the case of unresolved delinquency.
Please be advised the Tax Collector is under contract with TaxServ Capital Services for the collection of the Town's delinquent motor vehicle taxes. If you receive a letter from TaxServ, you must call TaxServ to discuss your account and arrange payment. If you do call the Bridgewater Tax or Assessor's office, you will be directed to TaxServ.
TaxServ Capital Services, LLC can be reached at:
Telephone:( 860-724-9100
Toll Free: 866-497-2427
Fax: 860-727-1080
Website: https://www.taxserv.com/