Tax Collector-FAQs

Q: What are the hours of operation for the Tax Office?
A: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Q: Where is the office located?
A: Main Floor, Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Avenue (Corner of Evergreen Ave.), Hamden, CT

Q: When are payments due?
A: If a bill is less than $250.00, payment in full is due July 1st, otherwise the first payment is due July 1st and the second payment is due January 1st.

Q: Are credit card payments or electronic payments accepted?
A: Credit card payments can be made through the Official Payments Corp. link (www.OfficialPayments.com) or by phone at 1-800-272-9829 (use jurisdiction code 1785).  Official Payments charges a fee to the taxpayer for this service

Q: How do I make out my check for tax payments?
A: Collector of Taxes – Hamden

Q: Where is the bill mailed?
A: P.O. Box 187409, Hamden 06518-7024

Q: What does the notation on your bill “Back Taxes Due” mean?
A: You have prior taxes owing, please call (203) 287-7140 for updated interest charges before paying.

Q: What form of payment is acceptable when a motor vehicle release is needed?
A: Cash, certified check or money order.

Q: Who do I contact with questions regarding assessments, exemptions or adjustments to a bill?
A: Call the Assessor at (203) 287-7128.

Q:What is the current Mill Rate?
A: The current Mill Rate for 2011-2012 is 34.7671.

WPCA QUESTIONS
All sewer inquiries should be directed to:

The Greater New Haven WPCA
129 Church St 2nd Floor
New Haven, CT   06510
(203) 776-3570 or (203) 776-3713

Payments can be accepted at the above address or at:
Regional Water Authority
90 Sargent Drive
New Haven, CT   06511

Hamden Government Center • 2750 Dixwell Avenue • Hamden, CT 06518 • 203.287.7000