Barnstable Coronavirus: Town Tax Deadlines Extended

BARNSTABLE, MA — Town Manager Mark Ellis announced the town has extended the deadlines for municipal taxes and bills because of the new coronavirus pandemic.

The following deadlines were extended:

Fourth Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills:

• Original Due Date: May 1
• New Due Date: June 1

Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes:

• Any bills issued with a due date of March 10 or later are now due on June 1 regardless of the due date printed on the bill

Water and Sewer Utility Bills:

• Any bills issued with a due date of March 10 or later are now due on June 1 regardless of the due date printed on the bill

Property Tax Personal Exemption and Tax Deferral Applications:

• Original Due Date: April 1
• Extended Due Date: June 1

In addition to extending the due date for payments, Ellis said he's also waiving interest payments and other late penalties for one month, giving Barnstable taxpayers until June 30 to make payment without incurring interest or demand late fees.

This newly granted authority from the state only allows municipal chief executives to extend statutory payment deadlines and waive statutory interest and penalties through the end of the fiscal year on June 30. Under the state legislation, payments made after that date will be subject to interest and penalties back to June 1.

During the COVID-19 emergency, the office of the Treasurer/Collector is closed to the public. However, there are several optional payment methods available:

• Mail checks using the envelop provided or to the Town of Barnstable, PO Box 40, Hyannis, MA 02601
• Online thru the Town of Barnstable website under Quicklinks/Pay bills online
• Leave check payments in the outside drop box located next to the walkway leading to Town Hall. Please do not leave any cash in the drop box, checks only.