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Tax & Utility Rates

Due Dates for Tax Bills
Quarter Due Date Billing Period
1st Quarter August 15, 2024 07/01/24 to 09/30/24
2nd Quarter November 15, 2024 10/01/24 to 12/31/24
3rd Quarter February 15, 2025 01/01/25 to 03/31/25
4th Quarter May 15, 2025 04/01/25 to 06/30/25
2024 Tax Rate Municipal Tax Rates
Municipal Tax Rate: $1.4527
Local Agreement Rate: $0.0013
Downtown District Rate: $0.1300
Education Tax Rates
Homestead Education Rate: $1.9356
Non-Residential Education Rate: $1.7928
Tax Rates Combined
Homestead Tax Rate: $3.3896
Non-Residential Tax Rate: $3.2468
With Downtown District: $3.3768

* If not paid on or before the due date, interest of 1% per month will be charged from the due date. On any amount unpaid after May 15, 2025, an 8% penalty will be added along with interest. The property will be considered delinquent at this time and subject to tax sale.

 

Utility Bills Due Dates
Quarter Due Date Billing Period
1st Quarter August 15, 2024 04/01/24 to 06/30/24
2nd Quarter November 15, 2024 07/01/24 to 09/30/24
3rd Quarter February 15, 2025 10/01/24 to 12/31/24
4th Quarter May 15, 2025 01/01/25 to 03/31/25

* If not paid on or before the due date, interest of 1% per month will be charged from the due date. Additionally, an 8% penalty will be applied to the amount due for the quarter.

For utility rates, please see Chapter 18 Water & Sewers under “Charter; Ordinances; Policies” on the Town’s website. See: Sec. 18-137 Sewer Rates; Sec. 18-163 Meters Services (Water).

  • Tax bills and utility bills are mailed to the owner of record as of April 1 by July 15.
  • The billing cycle is on a fiscal year running July 1 to June 30.
  • All new property owners need to request a copy of their tax bill if one was not received during the closing process.
  • Please notify the Treasurer’s Office of address changes for taxes and utilities in writing.

 

Paying in Person at the Treasurer’s Office

Payment by check or cash must be made by 5 p.m. on the due date. Third party checks will not be accepted. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is open through the lunch hour. Payments slipped in the mail slot after hours on the due date will not be considered on time.

Paying using the Drop Box

Payments can also be made by dropping an envelope containing your check (no cash) into a locked “drop box” marked “Town Business” in the parking lot behind the Municipal Center. Payment must in the drop box by 5 p.m. on the due date.

Paying by Mail

An official U.S. Post Office postmark on the envelope on or before the due date will be considered on time. If the envelope is received after the due date without a postmark or the postmark is illegible, the payment will be considered late.

When Paying by Check

  • Postdated checks are not accepted.
  • Third party checks are not accepted.
  • Unsigned checks will be returned to the party issuing the check.
  • Per the banking institutions, we must accept the written amount on the check. Please verify the written and numeric amount are the same.
  • Please make sure there is contact information on your check.

Credit/Debit Cards

Credit and debit card payments can be made online. There is a fee for this service. We cannot accept credit/debit card payments at the office counter or by telephone.

Direct Debit Program

The Town of Brattleboro offers the Direct Debit Program for tax and utility payments. Forms are available here. There is no fee for this service.

Online Bill Pay Check from your Bank Account

Online Bill Pay Checks must be received in the office by 5 p.m. on the due date. Checks dated for the due date but received after the due date will not be considered an on-time payment. Please check with your bank for payment schedule.

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