• Due Date:October 15 at 5:00 PM
• In-person or drop box: Town Hall
• Mail; PO Box 126 Thetford Center, VT 05075
• Direct Debit: Submit two weeks prior
• Late Penalty: 4% October 15 and 4%

 Request a Tax Bill

•           If you need a copy your property tax bill, you may request a copy via email.

•           Request a Tax Bill Here

Billing Schedule & Due Date

•           Property tax bills are issued in mid-August each year.

•           Taxes are billed once annually.

•           Payment is due by 5:00 PM on October 15.

•           Postmarks are not accepted as on-time payment.

Annual Notice to Taxpayers

2025 Annual Notice

Annual Tax Rates

2025 Tax Rates

2024 Tax Rates

Mailing Address Updates

•           Please notify the Town of any change in your mailing address.

•           Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer of the responsibility to pay taxes when due.

Additional Information

•           Important details are printed on the back of your tax bill, as provided by the Vermont Department of Taxes.

•           An explanation of how to read your tax bill is available on the Vermont Department of Taxes website. VT Department of Taxes

You may pay property taxes more frequently than once a year. Our system can accept weekly, monthly, quarterly, or other schedules to fit your budget, as long as the full tax amount is paid by the due date.

Important:

•           Postdated or incorrect checks will be returned, and penalties may apply.

•           Any check returned by the bank will void the payment and receipt, and delinquent penalties will be added.

Payment Options

• In Person -
  • Pay at the Town Clerk/Treasurer Office: Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Official Drop Box
  • 24-hour drop box to the right of the front door.
  • Payments after 5:00 PM on the due date are late; interest or penalties will apply.
• Mail
  • Send checks or money orders payable to Town of Thetford: PO Box 126, Thetford Center, VT 05075
• • Include the payment remittance and a self-addressed, stamped envelope for receipt.
• Direct Debit (ACH)
  • Complete the Direct Debit Authorization Agreement.
  • Submit at least two weeks before your payment date.
  • Valid until cancelled in writing.
  • Policy for Direct ACH Payment of Property Taxes

•           Overpayments will be refunded upon written request by the property owner or the source of the original funds (bank or mortgage company).

•           Overpayments less than $100 will be credited to the following year’s tax bill.

•           Overpayments over $100 will be refunded to the taxpayer, unless a written request is made to hold the funds on account.

How to Submit a Request:

•           Send a written request via email to the Town Treasurer at: treasurer@thetfordvt.gov

•           Or mail your request to:

Town Treasurer’s Office

PO Box 126

Thetford Center, VT 05075

Ownership & Tax Responsibility

•           Property taxes are based on ownership as of April 1 each year. Bills are mailed to the owner’s address on that date.

•           If you sell your property after April 1, you are responsible for forwarding the tax bill to the new owner.

•           The new owner is responsible for knowing the due date and paying the taxes.

Subdivisions After April 1

•           If your property is subdivided after April 1, your tax bill will still cover the entire original parcel.

•           You are responsible for ensuring the tax bill is paid in full.

Legal & Escrow Guidance

•           For legal advice about transfers, prorated taxes, or escrow arrangements, contact your attorney.

• If your property taxes are paid through a mortgage escrow, you are responsible for providing your escrow company with all current information from your property tax bill. 
• You must also notify your escrow company if you receive a revised tax bill or if any changes are made to your property tax account. 

Filing Your Homestead Declaration

•           Homeowners must file a Homestead Declaration (HS-122) with the Vermont Department of Taxes for their primary residence each year.

•           The deadline is April 15. Late filings are accepted through October 15, but late fees may apply.

• https://tax.vermont.gov/homestead-declaration

Property Tax Credit

•           Homeowners who file their Homestead Declaration (HS-122) and Property Tax Credit Claim (HS-144, Section B and H) on time may qualify for a property tax credit.

•           The Town receives the credit funds and applies them directly to the current year’s tax bill.

•           For more information on eligibility, see https://tax.vermont.gov/homestead-declaration 

Important Reminders

•           Review your tax bill carefully to ensure your property is correctly classified as homestead or non-homestead.

•           If your primary residence is misclassified, or you expected a property tax credit but did not receive one, contact the Vermont Department of Taxes at 802-828-2865.

When a homestead declaration is filed after the April 15 deadline an 8% late filing penalty is included in the revised property tax bill. 

Appealing a Penalty

•           A taxpayer may appeal a Late Filed Homestead penalty within 14 days of the date the penalty notice is mailed.

•           The request is make to the Town Clerk who forwards to the Listers.

•           The Selectboard may, in cases of hardship, abate all or part of a Late Filed Homestead penalty or related taxes, penalties, and interest arising from corrected property classification. 

Requesting a Waiver

•           Requests must be submitted to the municipal treasurer (collector of current taxes).

•           The treasurer will forward the request, along with their recommendation, to the Board of Listers.

Homestead Penalty Waiver Request Form

*Note this MUST be filed within 14 days of receipt of tax bill.

•           The Town of Thetford currently assesses a 4% penalty on unpaid taxes after 5:00 PM on October 15, and an additional 4% penalty on November 1.

•           Interest and penalties are applied to late or unpaid property taxes in accordance with Vermont law.

Delinquent Tax Policy

Contact the Town Manager, 802-785-2922, ext. 180

•           Abatement is a process where the Town may reduce or forgive property taxes, interest, or collection fees, typically due to financial hardship or errors in tax assessment.

•           Requests are reviewed by the Board of Abatement, which is composed of town officials.

•           For more information, see the Board of Civil Authority webpage, or contact the Town Clerk, townclerk@thetfordvt.gov, 802-785-2922 ext. 100

Delinquent Taxes:  Town Manager office, townmanager@thetfordvt.gov

Abatement Requests: Town Clerk’s Office, townclerk@thetfordvt.gov

Property Taxes:  Treasurer’s Office at 802-785-2922 x100, treasurer@thetfordvt.gov

Account Payable:  Town Accountant at 802-785-2922 x190, townaccountant@thetfordvt.gov