NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE TOWN OF BARKHAMSTED , CT THAT THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF TAXES ON THE GRAND LIST OF OCTOBER 1, 2009 IN EXCESS OF $100 IS DUE AND PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS; THE FIRST ON JULY 1, 2010 AND THE SECOND ON JANUARY 1, 2011. IF THE INSTALLMENT IS NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 3, 2010, THE TAX BECOMES DELINQUENT. TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100 OR LESS AND MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES ALSO BECOME DUE AND PAYABLE ON JULY 1, 2010 AND BECOME DELINQUENT IF NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 3, 2010. INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED AT THE RATE OF 1 1/2% OF THE DELINQUENT TAX FOR EACH MONTH OR FRACTION THEREOF WHICH ELAPSES FROM THE DATE THE TAX BECOMES DUE AND PAYABLE UNTIL THE SAME IS PAID. THE MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE IS $2.00.

THE TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE IS LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE BARKHAMSTED TOWN HALL, 67 RIPLEY HILL ROAD (ROUTE 318).

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PAY IN FULL, PARTIAL PAYMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE THE INTEREST THAT ACCRUES.

WHEN PAYING BYCHECK, ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MATH AND BE SURE THE WRITTEN AND NUMERIC PORTIONS ARE THE SAME AND THAT THE CHECK IS SIGNED. IF YOU PREFER TO PAY ON-LINE, YOU HAVE THAT OPTION. THE SITE TO GO TO IS:  www.mcc.net. YOU CAN PAY BY ACH OR CREDIT CARD. THERE IS A SMALL FEE FOR THE ACH OPTION AND, IF YOU PAY BY CREDIT CARD, THE CREDIT CARD FEES WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR PAYMENT. THIS IS NOT A FREE SERVICE.

THE COMBINED MILL RATE FOR THE TOWN AND FIRE DISTRICT FOR THE GRAND LIST OF 2009 IS 23.74 MILLS. THE TOWN PORTION IS 22.39 AND THE FIRE DISTRICT PORTION IS 1.35. $1,000 OF ASSESSMENT IS EQUAL TO A TAX OF $23.74. 

MISSION STATEMENT

The Tax Collector's office is responsible for the billing and collection of Town and Fire District taxes and all related penalties. Its mission is to assist in maintaining the fiscal stability of the Town and Fire District by ensuring the timely collection and recording of all taxes through the diligent application of the State Statutes, Town Ordinances, regulations and other enforcement aids, while assisting the public in understanding the taxation process and procedures and maintaining an effective and cordial relationship with the general public.

The Tax Collector is also responsible for  reporting fiscal information to various Town departments and boards, the Barkhamsted Fire District, the State of Connecticut and the United States Bureau of the Census.