Property Taxes
The 2026 property tax bills are expected to be mailed by July 14, 2026 with installments due on Friday, August 14, 2026 and Friday, November 6, 2026. Payments must be received in hand by close of business before the due date to avoid interest and/or penalty charges. Details regarding penalty and interest charges can be found on your bill.
If you purchase a property between April 1, 2026 and July 2026 your tax bill will be mailed to the previous owner. Please contact our office at 802-244-5858 to obtain a copy.
The Town of Waterbury does not mail tax bills to mortgage companies. If your mortgage company typically pays your taxes using escrow service we recommend you send them a copy of your tax bill.
The online parcel mapping system provides property information, property taxes, areas of interest, zoning, and more.
How to Calculate Your Property Taxes
Taxes are calculated based on the current assessed value of your property times the rates as determined by the State of VT and Town Boards. To calculate your gross annual taxes (does not include any exemptions, state adjustments or prebates):
(Assessed Value/100) x Total Tax Rate = Annual Taxes
To calculate your total tax rate, select either homestead or non-residential, add Municipal rate and add the local agreement rates.
FOR EXAMPLE:
(200,000/100) x (2.1744+0.555+0.0025+0.0021) = $2.734
The above example uses a total tax rate of 2.7% and the scenario of a resident who declared homestead on a property assessed at $200,000. Specific numbers will vary by property and tax year.
Payment Deadlines
All tax payments must be received in-hand on or before the close of business on each applicable due date, whether mailed, delivered in person, or paid online.
- > Payments that are postmarked on or before the due dates but received late will not be accepted as on-time.
- > Postdated checks are not accepted.
- > Online payments must be processed on or before the close of business on each applicable due date.
- > Online payments processed after the close of business on the due date will be considered late and all late fees will apply.
More information about the selectboard’s decision to change the postmark policy can also be found here.
The Town of Waterbury offers a FREE direct-debit service for tax and utility payments. Once enrolled, payment would be automatically withdrawn from your bank account on each due date as billed. Forms must be submitted no later than 10 days before each due date to be enrolled.
If two checks are returned from the same customer in the same year, payment must be made in the form of cash, money order, or certified check.
Direct Debit - The Town of Waterbury is now processing direct debit payments for Taxes. If you want to enroll you must complete a Direct Debit Form.
Escrow Accounts - The Town of Waterbury sends the tax bill to the property owner only. We do not send to escrow companies. That is the responsibility of the property owner.
Obtaining a copy of a Tax Bill - The Town of Waterbury will provide tax information to Escrow Agents, Banking Institutions, Credit Unions, Law offices, CPA’s and Realtors who represent their need for the information as it pertains to a real estate transaction or client relationship. This information will NOT be provided by phone. A check payment in the amount of $2.00 per parcel can be mailed to the Town of Waterbury along with your request containing the Parcel ID, taxpayers name and physical address of the parcel. Please indicate how you would like the information returned to you. Options include email, fax or mail. Alternatively, you may stop by the Municipal Office and obtain a copy of the tax bill for a fee of $1.00. There is no charge for a property owner to obtain a copy of their tax bill at the Municipal Office.
Adopted by the Select Board on September 17, 2018
Effective Date: October 1, 2018
Refunds of pre-bates - The Town of Waterbury will not refund any of the pre-bate monies received from the State of Vermont, unless the amount of your prebate exceeds the amount due on your tax bill.
Pre-bates, Rebate, Homestead Declaration - Questions regarding pre-bates, rebates or Homestead Declaration should be directed to the State of Vermont. Property Tax Assistance - (Education Payment, Rebate, Homestead Declaration) Tel: 1-866-828-2865 (toll free in VT) or 802-828-2865 (local & out-of-state) Fax: 802-828-2720. The State Web site is http://tax.vermont.gov/
Credit/Debit Cards - You can pay your property taxes online at PayGOV.us. There is a $1.00 convenience fee for each transaction under $40.00 and a 2.5% convenience fee for each transaction over $40.00
Name on the Tax Bill - The Property tax bill will be in the name of the owner of the property as of April 1st. If you purchased a property and closed after April 1st your name will be on the tax bill next year.
Address Changes - If your tax bill has an incorrect address it is your responsibility to notify us. For your convenience, you may complete the Change of Address form and return it to us at any time.
Penalty & Interest - The penalty and interest is charged as indicated on your tax bill and is assessed the next day after the due date. Interest is posted on the first of each month thereafter.
Paying your property tax bill
Pay By Credit Card
ALL CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS MUST BE PROCESSED ONLINE.
There is a minimum processing fee of $1.00 for all property tax transactions under $40.00. Any transation over $40.00 will be charged 2.5% processing fee.*
Pay by direct debit
(taxes only)
Direct Debit Form
Pay in person or by check
Location:
28 North Main Street
Waterbury Vermont 05676
There is a secure payment drop box located at the main entrance.
Mailing address:
28 North Main Street Suite #1
Waterbury, VT 05676
Telephone: (802) 244-5858
Billing Clerk: Kia Nealy, knealy@waterburyvt.com
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. except holidays
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Each transaction processed by credit card is date and time stamped. The Town of Waterbury is not responsible for any problems that could occur while processing a payment through the PayGOV.us website.