Personal Property Tax Information

The fiscal year for property tax covers the period from July 1 to June 30. Current fiscal taxes are assessed to owner of record on January 1 of that year. The quarterly billing dates are as follows:

If the normal due date falls on a weekend or a holiday, the actual due date is the next business day. Interest at an annual rate of 14% is charged for late payments from the due date.

The Abatement Process

An abatement application can be filed once tax bills have been issued. The Assessors Office cannot accept applications before those bills are mailed out. The deadline for filing an abatement application with the Assessors Office is February 1st.

Application for Exemption or Deferral

If you qualify for an exemption or deferral, the deadline for filing an application is April 1st.

Penalties for Late Payment

Interest at the rate of 14% per annum will accrue on payments from bill due dates until payments are made in full. A demand fee of $10 will be charged if payments are not made in full by May 15th.

Note: In accordance with Town of Orleans Bylaws Chapter 94-6, the renewal or granting of Town licenses or permits may be denied if the taxpayer, owner, permit customer, or subject property has tax bills, water charges, betterments, assessments, or other municipal charges past due. Please see the section titled "Delinquent Charges/Licenses and Permits".

Receive Email Alerts on Tax Bill Due Dates

Sign up to receive email notices/alerts when tax bills have been generated. You will be reminded via email that payment due dates are approaching, and late fees can then be avoided. email the Tax Collector to send us a note with your email address to sign up for these reminder notices.