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 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; and 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Mailing address for payments:
Town of Swampscott
Town Hall Customer Service
22 Monument Ave.
Swampscott, MA 01907-1977
Do not mail or deposit cash in the Drop Box.
Cash Payments may only be made in person at the Town Hall 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, valuations, over-valuations, abatements including the elderly, blind, veterans’ or hardships, exemptions or deferrals must be addressed to Town Hall Customer Service at (781) 596-8850.