FAQs • Yarmouth • CivicEngage

Why is my tax payment sent to a Reading P.O. Box?: We have a Bank Lock Box Center in Reading, therefore, tax bill payments will be sent to the Reading Post Office Box. Town of Yarmouth utilizes a lockbox service through Century Bank with its highly automated capabilities is less costly for the tax payers than hiring staff to manually type in payment receipts and make bank deposits. Mail sent on Cape with rare exceptions are sent off Cape for processing and distribution. The mail time is essentially the same going to either location.

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Collector/Treasurer

1. When are Real Estate tax bills due?: The Town of Yarmouth issues Real Estate and Personal Property bills annually. The first half is due approximately on November 1st and the 2nd half is due May 1st.

2. Can I pay less than the real estate tax due?: Yes, partial payments are accepted but each payment must be at least 10% of the original tax and interest will accrue @14% per annum on the balance. Partial payments are only accepted until the time of Tax Title Process begins.

3. Can I pay my tax bill by credit card?: On line eBILL (epay.cityhallsystems.com) is available with MC, Visa and Debit cards for Real Estate, Personal Property and Excise taxes.

4. Why is the former owner's name on my real estate tax bill?: The State mandates tax bills to be assessed to the owner of record as of January 1st prior to the new fiscal year of July 1st. It is very important to submit any ownership changes and mail address updates to the Assessor's Office in writing at the time of closing. It may take many months before the Town is notified from the Registry of Deeds of transfers. Taxes are adjusted at the closing between the buyer and seller.

5. How much are Municipal Lien Certificates?: The cost of an MLC is $40.00 per parcel. More...

6. Why doesn't my exemption show on my real estate bill?: Exemptions are granted by the Board of Assessor's based on State guidelines for qualified elderly, veterans and blind, therefore, applications must be filed each tax year. Please check with the Assessor's Office for more information.

7. Can you correct my mailing address on my car excise bill?: The Town of Yarmouth cannot change these addresses. You need to notify the Registry of Motor Vehicles and your insurance company of any address change immediately. If you do not receive an excise bill, please contact this office @508-398-2231 Ext. 233.

8. Why is my tax payment sent to a Reading P.O. Box?: We have a Bank Lock Box Center in Reading, therefore, tax bill payments will be sent to the Reading Post Office Box. Town of Yarmouth utilizes a lockbox service through Century Bank with its highly automated capabilities is less costly for the tax payers than hiring staff to manually type in payment receipts and make bank deposits. Mail sent on Cape with rare exceptions are sent off Cape for processing and distribution. The mail time is essentially the same going to either location.