Taxes & Utilities
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State Education Tax Forms
General Tax Information
RDensmore@townofwoodstock.org
(802) 457-3456 Option 1
Tax Payments
The Town/Village of Woodstock runs on a fiscal year from July 1st through June 30th. Property tax bills are payable in two installments. The first installment is due the first Friday in November. The second installment is due the first Friday in May. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Woodstock, and include the parcel ID on the memo line.
Late payments in November accrue interest at 1% for the first three months and 1 1/2% per month thereafter. Delinquent payments after the May due date are assessed a 8% penalty and accrue interest at 1% for the first 3 months and 1 1/2% thereafter.
Taxes are due in the Finance office on the 2nd floor of the Town Hall by the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on the due date. Payments mailed must also be received by the due date. We do not honor postmark as on time payments.
Payments may be made in cash, check or Online Payment to the Town of Woodstock. For Online payments with E-check with a flat service fee of $1.50 or with a credit or debit card with a 2.65% fee.
If your bill is received on or before the due date there will be no interest assessed on the bill. We are always available to assist you in person.
Payments may be brought in person to:
Town of Woodstock
31 The Green
Woodstock, VT 05091
2nd Floor - Finance Office
Hours-8AM- 4:30PM, Monday Thru Friday
Payments may be mailed to:
Town of Woodstock
PO Box 488
Woodstock, VT 05091-0488
Questions about tax bills and tax payments or delinquency issues may be directed to at (802) 457-3456 Option 1. The Homestead Declaration (HS122) - The Homestead Declaration is the form which needs to be submitted (ANNUALLY) to declare residency for the State of Vermont.
Transfer of Property
If all or part of the property is sold, it is the Seller’s responsibility to forward the bill to the new owner, and it is the new owner’s responsibility to take note as to when the tax installments are due and payable. Your attorney should review this with you at closing.
By law, only one owner will receive a tax bill. If you purchased property in Woodstock after April 1st of any given year, you will not receive a tax bill in your name until after the following April 1st. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the new property owner of the responsibility for paying for taxes when they become due and payable, nor does it relieve the addition of penalties and interest as required by law. The office must be notified in writing of any address changes. If you did not receive a copy of the tax bill at the time of the property closing, please stop by the Finance office, and a copy will be made for you.
What if I didn’t get a tax bill?
Bills are sent to the address of the last known owner by state law. The Assessor's Office updates its records according to transfers recorded and received from the Town Clerk once a year in the beginning of April. Your attorney or closing company should have checked the status of taxes due. If you have questions about this, refer to your closing statement and/or give us a call. The change of address will be processed after receiving a written request by the land owner.
What if I Have a change of Address?
If you have moved or have a change to your Address click the link below to update your address, phone number, and email address.
What if my taxes are escrowed by my mortgage?
Your bank or mortgage company should instruct you as to whether or not you need to send them a copy of your tax bill. It is always best to verify that they have paid your bill each time.
Delinquent Taxes
Tax payments must be received on or before the November due date or will accrue interest of 1% per month for three months and then 1 1/2% per month thereafter. Delinquent payment after the May due date are assessed a 8% penalty and will accrue interest at 1% the first 3 months and 1 1/2% thereafter (per Title 32 of the Vermont Statutes Annotated Chapter 133). Neither the Treasurer nor the Tax Collector have authority to waive or abate the interest and penalty charges.
The Delinquent Tax Collector sends out bills and every effort is made to accommodate people who try to satisfy their obligation and also provides an accounting of these records to the auditors for inclusion in the Town Report. According to State statute, within twenty days after the final due date (or the date at which the final installment is due) the treasurer must issue to the delinquent tax collector a warrant against the delinquent taxpayers in the amount of taxes remaining unpaid. This warrant remains in effect until all taxes on it are paid or otherwise discharged. The treasurer delivers the warrant to the delinquent tax collector who then must proceed to collect the taxes.
Accounts in arrears may be sent to the Town Attorney for tax sale. The collection of delinquent taxes has a direct bearing on the Town/Village’s financial condition. In almost all tax sale cases, full payment is made before the tax sale actually becomes final.
Sewer & Water Fees
Sewer and water charges are billed annually. Payments received late are accessed a penalty of 8% plus interest of 1% per month for three months and then 1 1/2% per month thereafter.
For Information regarding eligibility for a sewer abatement please call (802) 457-3456.