Property Tax & Utility Collection Information

Property Tax Collection

Property tax bills are issued twice a year in Durham and are due 30 days after the bill date (July and December).  Bills may be paid by cash, check, or credit card. Additional fees apply for credit cards. Payments are accepted in person, online, by mail, or in the Town Hall drop box. 

Tax bills are mailed directly to the taxpayer.  Bills are not mailed to mortgage companies.  You are responsible to inform your mortgage company of the tax bill.  Many mortgage companies hire tax services to collect tax information for their mortgages held in escrow.  If your mortgage company uses one of these tax services, you probably do not need to send them your tax bill.  If you are not sure if your mortgage company uses a tax service it is always advisable to check with them. Payments postmarked or received after the due date are subject to interest.  If you are making a late payment and need interest figures, please call.

Utility Collection

Water/Sewer meters are read four times a year and billed generally in January, April, July and October are due within 30 after the bill date.    Bills may be paid by cash, check or credit card (additional fees apply for credit cards).  Payments are accepted in person, online, or mailed to the Town Office.  Payments postmarked or received after the due date are subject to interest.  If you are making a late payment and need interest figures, please call.

Update on Credit Card and Online Transactions Fees