LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Colchester that tax bills on the Grand List of October 1, 2025, and quarterly Water and/or Sewer Usage Bills, are due and payable on July 1, 2026. The Town of Colchester does not have an approved budget for FY 2026–2027. Current tax bills are based on last year’s rate. Upon budget approval, an ADJUSTED TAX BILL will be issued for any increase reflecting the approved mill rate.

DELINQUENCY & INTEREST: If any tax or utility installment due July 1, 2026, is not paid in full on or before August 3, 2026, it shall be deemed delinquent. Failure to receive a bill does not invalidate the tax or the interest.

Tax Interest: Charged at a rate of 18% per annum (1.5% per month) from the July 1 due date. Taxes becoming delinquent on August 3, 2026, will immediately incur a 3% interest charge for July and August. Minimum interest charge is $2.00.

Water/Sewer Interest: Charged at a rate of 1.5% per month from the July 1 due date.

Payments can be made online: Pay online under "Online Services" at www.colchesterct.gov.  or mail payment to Tax Office, 127 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT 06415. Legible US Postal Service postmarks dated on or before August 3, 2026, will be accepted as timely. For Water/Sewer, make checks payable to "Water & Sewer" and write your account number on the check. For a return receipt, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and two copies of the bill. Drop Box is located to the left of the Town Hall entrance. Payments deposited after 4:30 p.m. on August 3, 2026, will be processed on the next business day and deemed late.

TAX OFFICE INFORMATION: July Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursdays until 7:00 p.m. Closures: The office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.

Please contact the Tax Office at (860) 537-7210 if you have questions or did not receive your bill.

Michele Wyatt, CCMC
Tax Collector, Town of Colchester