Tax Collector

The Tax Collector's Office provides billing and collection of real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle taxes. We also bill and collect sewer assessments and sewer usage.

During the months of July and January you may experience lines at Town Hall. You should expect to wait in line if you are coming during this period. Lines are longest at lunchtime and as the last day to pay approaches. When paying in person, please have all your bills with you for faster service. The tax office accepts checks and cash payments only.  

Tax Collector Office Hours

Tax Collector office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

To contact office personnel, please call 203-452-5024 and leave a message with your name, address and phone number and your call will be returned.

Property Taxes (due October 1, 2026)

The October installment of property taxes on the Grand List of 2025 is due and payable on October 1, 2026. If payment is not made by November 2, 2026, the installment will become delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1 ½% per month from the installment due date. Minimum interest charge is $2.00.

Motor Vehicles

Motor Vehicle (due January 1, 2027)
The January installment of motor vehicle taxes on the Grand List of 2025 is due and payable January 1, 2027.  If payment is not made by February 1, 2027, the installment will become delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1 ½% per month from the installment due date. Minimum interest charge is $2.00.

  • For general questions relating to documents needed for motor vehicle adjustments, please refer to Motor Vehicle Adjustment Information (PDF).
  • If a tax bill has not been received, please visit the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website and update your motor vehicle registration. If this is not done, you will continue having to contact our office, and it could cause DMV registration issues. 
  • To verify registration, visit the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website and verify registration.
  • To cancel your registration visit the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles website and cancel registration.
  • To appeal a motor vehicle assessment, please fill out a Motor Vehicle Tax Appeal Form (PDF) and submit it to the Tax Assessor.

Important Notice from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

If you have received a tax bill from a Town that you did not reside in or garage a vehicle in as of October 1, 2025, contact the Tax Assessor at 203-452-5016 or taxassessor@trumbull-ct.gov, to request a transfer to the correct Town/City or residency as of October 1, 2025.

Supplemental Motor Vehicle Taxes (due January 1, 2027)

Section 12-71B of the General Statutes of Connecticut states that a motor vehicle registered between October 2, 2025 and September 30, 2026 must be taxed and said tax is due in full during January 2027. If payment is not made by February 1, 2027, the supplemental tax bill will become delinquent and subject to interest charges at the rate of 1 ½% per month from the due date. Minimum interest charge is $2.00. 

Taxpayer is still liable for payment in FULL on bills received in July of 2025 based on Oct. 1, 2025 Assessment. This includes the January installment.

Sewer Assessment (due October 1, 2026)

SEWER ASSESSMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PAY ONLINE
The tax collector's office is striving to improve the services we offer to the residents of Trumbull. With this in mind, we are very pleased to announce that sewer assessment bills are now available to view and pay online with a debit/credit card or e-check (fees apply). As always, we ask for your patience as you navigate through the website. We will always offer ongoing support and assistance as you learn to navigate the payment site. Please call the staff in the tax collector's office with any questions at (203) 452-5024.

The October installment of the Sewer Assessment billing is due and payable on October 1, 2026. If payment is not made by November 2, 2026, the installment will become delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month from the installment due date. Minimum interest charge is $5.00. Sewer assessments are available to view or pay online.

Failure to receive your bill does not exempt you from payment of tax or penalty. Taxes may be paid by mail or online. The postmark will be used to determine if a payment was made on time. Be sure that your check is made out correctly, or it will be returned. Payments may also be made at the office of the Tax Collector in the Town Hall, Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.