Property Tax Billing And Collection
General Information:
Swampscott real estate and personal property taxes are billed on a quarterly basis. The fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of each year. The following chart outlines the billing schedule:
| Which Quarter? | Payment Due Date* | Time Period Covered | Taxes are paid until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Bills issued before July 1) | August 1 * | July/August/September | September 30 |
| Q2 (Bills issued before October 1) | November 1 * | October/November/December | December 31 |
| Q3 (Bills issued before December 31) | February 1 * ^ | January/February/March | March 31 |
| Q4 (Bills issued before April 1) | May 1 * | April/May/June | June 30 |
* If the due date falls on a Sat., Sun. or legal holiday, taxes are due the first business day thereafter.
^ Abatement applications are due to Assessing Department no later than February 1 each year if you wish to dispute the assessed tax.
Payment Information:
Town Hall is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, through Thursday; and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Payments can be made 24/7/365 via either the Payment Drop Off Box located outside Town Hall, or by Online Payments. The Building is closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Mailing address for payments:
Town of Swampscott
Treasury/Customer Service
22 Monument Ave.
Swampscott, MA 01907-1977
Do not mail or deposit cash in the Drop Box.
Cahs Payments may only be made in person at the Treasury/Customer Service Office located on the First Floor of Town Hall.
Request a Receipt:
To request a receipt, you must include both copies of your bill and a stamped self-addressed envelope with your payment.
Questions or Concerns:
- Questions concerning tax payments should be addressed to the Treasury/Customer Service Office at (781) 596-8856.
- Questions concerning valuations, over-valuations, abatements including the elderly, blind, veterans’ or hardships, exemptions or deferrals must be addressed to the Assessing Department at (781) 596-8858.