Office Of The Tax Collector

The first semi-annual installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2025, are due and payable on July 1, 2026.

Failure to pay any tax due July 1, 2026, on or before August 3, 2026, will cause the tax to become delinquent and subject to interest, from the due date of July 1, 2026, at the rate of 1.5% per full or partial month. Any delinquent tax is subject to a minimum interest charge of two dollars ($2.00).

Since failure to receive a bill does not invalidate the tax or, in the event of delinquency, respective penalties, taxpayers who do not receive a bill by the end of the first full week of July should request a duplicate from the Office of Tax Collector or download a copy online at www.hartfordct.gov/tax.

If you escrow your taxes with a mortgage company and you would like to view your bill, follow these steps:

1. Go to www.hartfordct.gov/tax
2. Search for your bill by Name, Property Location, Bill # or List Number
3. Select any of the following options:
   1. Information on this Account
   2. Download PDF

To avoid a penalty, payments must be postmarked or hand delivered by Monday, August 3rd, 2026. Payments postmarked after August 3rd, 2026, incur interest at a rate of 1.5% per month, calculated back to the July 1 due date.

There are four options to pay:

1. Pay online. Pay by electronic check ($0.50 processing fee) or by credit card (2.99% processing fee, with a minimum fee of $3.95). Go to www.hartfordct.gov/tax
2. Pay by mail. Insert your check and payment stub in the provided envelope. Yes, the Massachusetts address is correct. This is where our bank processes payments. Please insert only one check into each envelope along with the payment stub.

3. Pay by Secure Drop Box*. Payments can be placed in the Tax Office drop box located to the right of the Tax Collector’s Office entrance (*2024GL payments must be dropped in the box no later than 2:30pm on August 1, 2025, in order to be considered timely).

4. Pay in person. Come to Room 106 located in City Hall. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday, 8:15AM to 2:00PM., Thursday, 8:15am to 7:00PM, and Friday, 8:15AM to 2:30PM.

If you would like a receipt, you may print a copy of your payment history on line. Go to www.hartfordct.gov/tax and look up your tax info then click on the PDF image on the right side of the screen next to the bill you’d like to see. Payments are reflected one to two business days after a payment is posted by the Tax Office.

Tax relief programs are available to veterans, disabled, and income eligible residents over the age of 65. Contact the Assessment Office at assessment@hartford.gov or visit www.hartfordct.gov/assessor to learn more. The FY2026 Mill Rate (2024 Tax Bill due 7/01/25 and 1/01/26) is 68.95 for Real Property and Personal Property and 32.46 for Motor Vehicles.

• The City of Hartford is preparing to conduct a Tax Sale(DOCX, 17KB)  (date and location TBD). The list of properties can be found here(DOCX, 17KB) .
• The City of Hartford has hired Municipal Tax Services (MTS) to find unregistered and improperly registered motor vehicles. If you have received a bill form MTS, you may contact them at 866-703-0780 or by email: Info@municipaltaxservices.com.

• The City of Hartford  Tax Collector's office has a new address where semi-annual tax bills with accompanying tax payments should be sent. The new address is City of Hartford P.O. Box 412834 Boston, MA 02241-2834.

• Information about Excess Proceeds from Tax Sales.

• For information about the City's property revaluation and your new assessment, please contact the Tax Assessor at Assessment@Hartford.gov

Regular Real Estate Taxes
Interest accrues at 1.5% per month or 18% per year on delinquent

Elderly Real Estate Taxes (for approved applications only)

Regular Motor Vehicle Taxes
Over $100.00 billed in two installments 

Supplemental Motor Vehicle Taxes – Registered after October 2nd

*If the Last Day to Pay falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the payment will be due the following Monday.

In Hartford, the mill rate for FY2027 is 69.95 for real property and 32.46 for motor vehicles.  But it is important to know that, in Hartford, residential property and commercial property are assessed differently.  So if you own a residential property that’s single family or for two or three families, your effective mill rate is actually much lower. 

Currently, the effective mill rate for residential real estate is 36.20, half the rate of other taxable real estate and business personal property. Everywhere in the state of Connecticut except for the City of Hartford, taxable property is assessed at 70% of fair market value. This year in Hartford, residential property is assessed at 36.75% of fair market value.

For further information about the mill rate and property values, please contact the City Assessor at Assessment@Hartford.gov.

What is the best way to pay my tax bill?

• Online: Pay via credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or E-check (ACH/EFT) at hartfordct.gov/tax.
• Mail: Send your check payment stub to:

City of Hartford, PO Box 412834, Boston, MA  02241-2834

• Note: Write your list number on the check. Include only one check per envelope. Do not mail cash. Returned checks incur a $20 fee.

• Drop Box: Drop off a check (no cash) outside Room 106 at City Hall.

Can I pay delinquent motor vehicle taxes or real estate liens by personal check?

You can, but it will delay your DMV release or lien release by 10 business days until the check clears. For next day release, you must pay in person with Cash, Money Order, or Certified Bank Check.

My property has a real estate lien. Can I get it released after I pay my taxes?

Yes, once paid in full, a tax lien release is filed with the City Clerk within two weeks.

May I pay my taxes with a credit or debit card?

Yes. The City accepts all major credit cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay online.

• Card Fees: A 2.99% convenience fee applies (minimum $3.95).
• E-Check/ACH Fee: $0.50 per transaction.

Can I make partial payments for taxes?

Yes. However, interest accrues at 1.5% per month (18% per year) from the due date on any unpaid balance. Taxes must be paid in full to clear DMV registration blocks or release tax liens.

Are there long lines at City Hall?

Yes, lines are longest in July and January, especially at lunchtime and near payment deadlines. To skip the lines, pay online, by mail, or use the drop box. If paying in person, bring your tax bill and write your list number on your check.

What are the office hours of the Tax Collector?

Located at Hartford City Hall (550 Main Street, Room 106, 1st Floor):

• Monday - Wednesday: 8:15 AM - 2:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:15 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday: 8:15 AM - 2:30 PM

What if I never received a tax bill?

Per Connecticut law, failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse you from paying taxes or interest. If you did not receive your bill, look it up online hartfordct.gov/tax or email HartfordTax@Hartford.gov for a copy.

Do I need to save my receipts?

Yes. Keep your receipts for 15 years, as municipal taxes remain collectible for this duration. You will need them for state and federal income tax purposes.

What property is subject to taxes?

• Real Estate: Land and buildings.

• Motor Vehicles: Registered motorized or non-motorized vehicles, (cars, trucks, trailers, motorcycles).

• Personal Property: Registered/unregistered business equipment, machinery, and furniture. Unregistered personal vehicles also fall under this category.

How is the tax rate established?

The property tax rate is determined annually in April or May during the municipal budget process. It is expressed in mills (one-thousandth of a dollar). For example, a mill rate of 69.95 means you pay $69.95 for every $1,000 of your property’s net assessed value.

When are taxes due?

Taxes are due July 1^st and January 1^st. If your total bill is $100 or less, the full amount is due on July 1^st.