West Hartford: How To Pay The Tax Man (Or Woman)

WEST HARTFORD — The first day of Summer is one of the more anticipated days of the year and its on Tuesday, June 21.

The other feature of that day, however, isn't so beloved in West Hartford, though it's something all must deal with.

The Town of West Hartford Revenue Collection said real estate, business personal property and motor vehicle tax bills will be mailed to property owners on Tuesday, June 21, as well.

For this year, there are a few new wrinkles associated with West Hartford taxes.

This year there are two different mill rates:

• A mill rate of 32.46 was set for motor vehicles as a result of a rate cap passed by the General Assembly in May.

• The West Hartford Town Council set the mill rate at 40.68 for real estate and business personal property.

The council also adopted a two year phase-in to implement the Oct. 1, 2021 revaluation of real estate.

A letter explaining how taxes are calculated will accompany the real estate bills.

The phase-in pertains to properties that have increased in value.

The first year of the phase-in — July 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023 tax bills — the tax bill is calculated by multiplying the mill rate by only a portion of the new assessment.

Real estate is billed in two installments.

The first installment is due July 1 and covers the period of July 1 through Dec. 31.

The second installment is due Jan. 1, 2023 and covers the period of Jan. 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

Motor vehicle tax bills are for vehicles registered as of Oct. 1, 2021 and cover the period of Oct. 1, 2021 through Sept. 30, 2022.

If you escrow your taxes with a mortgage company and want to view your bill, follow these steps:

1. Go to https://www.mytaxbill.org/inet.

2. Search for your bill by name, property location, bill # or list number.

3. Select any of the following icons: "Information on this Account;" "Download PDF;" "View Original Tax Bill."

To avoid a penalty, payment must be postmarked or hand delivered by Monday, Aug. 1.

Payments postmarked after Aug. 1, incur interest at a rate of 1.5 percent per month, calculated back to July 1 due date.

There are four options to pay:

1. Pay online. Pay by electronic check (90-cent processing fee) or by credit card (2.95 percent processing fee). Go to https://www.westhartfordct.gov... and click on the button: PAY TAXES NOW.

2. Pay by mail. Insert your check and payment stub in the provided envelope. The New Britain address is correct. This is where the town's bank processes payments.

3. Pay by secure deposit box. Payments can be placed in the West Hartford Town Hall secure deposit box located on the outside wall to the left of the town Hall entrance. The sign above the box reads, “Town Hall Business.”

4. Pay in person. Come to Room 109 located off the town hall lobby. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You may pay more than one tax bill with one check. Simply reference all bill numbers on the check.

If you would like a receipt, you may print a copy of your payment history o line.
Go to https://www.westhartfordct.gov and select “Look Up My Tax info.” Payments are reflected one business day after a payment is posted by the tax office.

Tax relief programs are available to veterans and income eligible residents over 65. Contact the assessment office to learn more.

Call 860-561-7474 or visit their web page https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/assessment/tax-relief-programs.