Duties & Responsibilities

The Tax Collector’s office is responsible for the billing and collection of all Real Estate, Personal Property, Motor Vehicle Taxes and related penalty charges.

The Tax Collector’s goal is to assist in maintaining the fiscal stability of the Town of Preston by ensuring the timely collection and recording of all revenues through the diligent application of Connecticut State Statutes, 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 Town of Preston cannot override or make any decisions contrary to the Connecticut State Statutes.

TOWN OF PRESTON TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE ...

Legal Notice (PDF)

 TOWN OF PRESTON TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE The following taxes are due July 1, 2023: Motor Vehicle taxes are due and payable IN FULL Real Estate and Personal Property taxes UNDER $100 are due and payable IN FULL The first installment of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes OVER $100 are due and payable from July 1, 2023 – August 1, 2023 WITHOUT PENALTY The tax rate is 22.87 mills on the dollar on the 10/01/2022 Grand List Delinquent taxes (unpaid after August 1) accrue interest at 1 ½ % per month from July 1. Failure to receive a bill does not invalidate the tax. Payments may be made at or mailed to the Tax Collector’s Office, 389 Route 2, Preston, CT 06365 or online at www.preston-ct.org. Office hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-4:30 Thursday 9:00-6:30 Jill Keith Tax Collector

 Payments may be made in any of the following ways:

By Mail:  Checks should be made payable to the Preston Tax Collector and mailed to:

Preston Tax Collector

389 Route 2

Preston, CT  06365

Drop Box:  Payments may be placed in the blue drop box located to the right of the Town Hall front door.  Payments received after 4:30 p.m. on August 1, 2023, will be processed the next business day and will be considered a late payment.  

NO CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DROP BOX.

In-Person:  Payments may be brought to the Tax Collector’s office at Town Hall.

On-Line:  Payments by credit card and electronic check may be made at the Town of Preston website, www.preston-ct.org, click on the “online payments” button on the home page.  *There are fees associated with electronic payments (credit card & EFT).

Office hours:  Mondays: CLOSED Tuesday, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.   Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like to receive a receipt.  Payments can also be viewed online 48 hours after we have received payment. 

TaxServ Capital Services

Please be advised that the Town of Preston is under contract with TaxServ Capital Services for the collection of the town's delinquent motor vehicle and personal property taxes. If you receive a letter from TaxServ, you must call TaxServ to discuss your account and arrange payment. If you do call the tax or assessor's office, you will be directed to TaxServ.

TaxServ Capital Services, LLC can be reached at:
Telephone: 860-724-9100
Toll-Free: 8660-497-2427
Fax: 860-727-1080
Website: https://www.taxserv.com

Mill Rate

The current mill rate is 22.87 mills or $22.87 per $1000 of assessed valuation as set by the Board of Finance.

Motor Vehicle Taxes

Supplemental motor vehicle taxes are due January 1st. Please make checks payable to the "Preston Tax Collector.”

Motor Vehicle tax bills are for vehicles owned on October 1, (on any given tax year). Vehicles are tracked by the plates. If you return plates, be sure to get a receipt to the Tax Assessor. All address changes are through the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you question your tax bills, please call the Tax Assessor's Office 860-887-5581, Ext. 107.

Delinquent Motor Vehicle Taxes

All delinquent motor vehicle taxes are reported to the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles. This will prevent you from renewing your registration. Anyone needing a motor vehicle clearance must pay their tax bill in cash or certified funds. All taxes on all motor vehicles under your name must be paid in full. The Tax Collector may also require a forthcoming bill to be paid in full.

Property Taxes

According to State Statute Section 12-169, when the final day for payment falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal Holiday, payment may be made without interest or penalty on the next business day. You may pay in person or by mail.

Past Due Taxes

Interest will be charged on all payments received or postmarked after the 30 day grace period.  Any payments received after September 1 will include 3% interest. Interest is calculated at 1.5%/month (18%/ year), Connecticut State Statue Sec. 12-146.

 Online Payment Fees Utilizing Invoice Cloud

• 2.95% for credit card payments
• $0.95 for electronic check payments

Paying by check or debit card- clearance on motor vehicles take 5-7 days.