Tax Collector’s Office

About the Tax Collector’s Office

The Tax Collector’s Office is responsible for maintaining tax records and collecting taxes as authorized by the General Statutes of Connecticut.  Taxes are based on the October 1 Grand List, certified by the Assessor’s Office, and determined by the budget and mill rate set by the Board of Apportionment and Taxation. 

WPCA bills are billed and collected by the Tax Collector’s Office. For more information, visit the Water Pollution Control Authority page.

2025-2026 Mill Rate for Real Estate is 43.20 

2025-2026 Mill Rate for Motor Vehicle /Motorboat is 32.46 

Click here for Grand List and Budget Historical Data 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A PAYMENT ONLINE

(Fees apply: eCheck $0.95 | Debit Card 1% ($2 minimum) | Credit Card 2.5%) 

Pay by Phone: (888) 891-6064

DMV Registration & Tax Clearance Notice

Connecticut General Statute §14-33 authorizes the DMV to refuse or suspend motor vehicle registrations for delinquent property taxes.

Immediate DMV release requires in-person cash payment at the Tax Collector’s Office 

All other payments are subject to a five (5) business-day DMV clearance hold 

All linked vehicles must be paid in full to obtain DMV clearance 

Pursuant to Connecticut General Statute §12-144b, payments are applied to the oldest outstanding tax obligation, by tax type (real estate, motor vehicle, or personal property). 

Online payments post on the second (2nd) business day.
  Do not submit duplicate payments. 

For release inquiries, contact the Tax Collector’s Office at (203) 736-1459.

Important Tax Information

⚠️ The Tax Collector’s Office cannot adjust tax bills.


For assessment changes, visit the Assessor’s Office webpage or email documentation to:  lculmo@derbyct.gov

Helpful Links:

To Remove a Motor Vehicle Form

To Change Your Address at DMV

To Cancel Your Registration

City of Derby Tax Collector’s Notice

July 2026 Tax Due Dates 

The 1st half of Real Estate, Motor Vehicle, & Personal Property Taxes on the October 1, 2025 Grand List are due and payable July 1, 2026.

Pay without penalty through: Monday, August 3, 2026

Delinquent as of: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Interest: 1.5% per month, retroactive to July 1, 2026

January 2027 Tax Due Dates

No new bills will be sent for January 2027 taxes.

The 2nd half of Real Estate, Motor Vehicle, & Supplemental Motor Vehicle Taxes on the October 1, 2025 Grand List are due January 1, 2027.

Pay without penalty through: Monday, February 1, 2027

Delinquent as of: Tuesday, February 2, 2027

Interest: 1.5% per month, retroactive to January 1, 2027

⚠️ Failure to receive a bill does not invalidate the tax or accrued interest.




Office Location

Derby City Hall
1 Elizabeth Street
Derby, CT 06418




Contact Information 
Jodie S. Enriquez, CCMC

Tax Collector




Adriana Andersen
Assistant Tax Collector




Email: taxoffice@derbyct.gov
Telephone: (203) 736-1459