TAX BILLS IN THE MAIL, OFFICE HOURS EXTENDED FOR COLLECTION

(6/15/2010) NEW HAVEN- Earlier this week, approximately 71,000 tax bills hit the mail on their way to New Haven tax payers. These bills are for personal property, motor vehicle and real estate taxes. In an effort to accommodate the busy schedules of residents, the Office of the Tax Collector will remain open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday from Thursday, June 24 through Thursday, July 1. The Office of the Tax Collector will also have extended hours from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday from Thursday, July 22 through Monday, August 2.

“We want to make it convenient for every resident to be able to come to the this office to pay their tax bills,” said Maurine Villani, the City’s Tax Collector. “Residents can make their payments on-line at www.cityofnewhaven.com or they can visit us in City Hall to make payments in person. We’re proud of our 98.36 percent collection rate from last year and hope to meet or exceed that number this year. Everyone just needs to make sure to pay their share on time.”

Tax payments are due on July 1, 2010, and residents have until August 2, 2010 to pay without interest or penalty.

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Contact Name: Jessica Mayorga

Contact Email: jmayorga@newhavenct.net

Contact Phone: 203-946-7660