Finance
Responsibilities
The Finance Department is responsible for the financial operations and reporting of the City, including the processing of all City payments. Other responsibilities of the department include Utility Billing and Collections, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Property Tax Collection.
Property Tax Collection
Tax bills will be mailed out by mid-December, at which time the Finance Department will be prepared to receipt payments.
DUE TO COVID-19: We are strongly suggesting City Residents use other alternative payment methods than in-person payments. The City has online payment options, mail and two drop boxes located in the front and back of City Hall that are open 24 hours a day. All tax payments will receive a payment receipt returned via mail; along with any refund if applicable.
To access your tax bill information online, view live payment history or print an additional copy, please visit the Washington County Treasurer’s Website and select "Taxes/Assessment Information" in the upper left menu to search by address.
- The full amount or first installment is due by January 31, 2021 to the City of Hartford.
- The second installment is due by July 31, 2021 to the Washington County Treasurer.
Online Tax Payments:
Can be made online* through Payment Service Network (PSN) or by calling 866-917-7368 (have your bill handy). If paying by credit/debit card, you will be charged a fee of 2.75% of the payment amount. If paying by checking/savings account, you will be charged a $2.99 fee per transaction paid.
- How to Pay Your Property Tax Online With PSN (Payment Service Network, Inc.)
- Link to PSN Property Tax Payment Site
*TAX PAYMENT LINK WILL BE DEACTIVATED AT MIDNIGHT ON 1/31/2021. |
In Person Tax Payments (Two Drop-Box Locations are Available):
- Front Drop-Box - Police Department lobby off Main Street
- Back Drop-Box - City Hall back door entrance off N Johnson Street
Tax Payments can be made in cash or check at the Finance Department on the second floor of City Hall located at 109 N Main Street. Elevator access is located in the back of the building off N Johnson Street.
Tax collection hours are Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 4:15 pm.
HOLIDAY HOURS:
- December 24 & 25, 2020 - CLOSED
- December 31, 2020 - CLOSED @ 11:15 am
- January 1, 2021 - CLOSED
Property Tax Bill Explanation:
Property Tax Assessment Link:
| Making Utility Payments Online: |
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| To view payment options or to make a Utility Payment please visit Hartford Utilities Website and click on MyAccount. This will allow you to make payments online through Payment Service Network, view your previous bills, and monitor your usage. Instructions for Creating a MyAccount (PDF) |