Notice of Taxes Due
Notice is hereby given to all persons liable for the payment of taxes to the Town of Prospect that the first installment for the Grand List of October 1, 2025, Real Estate and Personal Property, and the entire bill for Motor Vehicles are due July 1, 2026, payable on or before August 3, 2026, to avoid interest. Per State Statute 12-146, interest at the rate of 1 ½% per month (18% per year) will be applied to all delinquent bills from the due date of July 1st, with a minimum interest fee of $2.00.
Taxpayers owing motor vehicle bills that were due before July 1, 2026, are required to pay all back and current taxes in cash to be cleared within one business day for registering any vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Payment of taxes may be made by mail, online at townofprospect.org, or at the Tax Office, 36 Center Street, Prospect, Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-4:00 pm. The office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. Failure to receive or mail a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer of his/her responsibility for the payment of taxes or delinquent charges. SS 12-130
To be published in the Public Notices of the Republican American on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Monday, July 6, 2026, and Monday, July 27, 2026)
Megan Patchkofsky, CCMO
Tax Collector
Mission Statement
The mission of the Town of Prospect Tax Collector’s office is to assist in maintaining the fiscal stability of the Town by ensuring the timely collection of all tax revenue and charges due. We do this by instilling public confidence in the integrity of the Tax Collector’s Office and assisting the public in understanding the taxation process and procedures. We aim to achieve the highest level of voluntary compliance through accurate, efficient, and courteous customer service.
Our office is responsible for the billing and collection of all real estate, personal property, and motor vehicles taxes, as well as any related penalty charges. Additionally, Water Pollution Control Authority sewer use charges and related penalty charges are also collected by the Tax Collector’s office.
The Tax Collector's Office is responsible for the billing and collection of real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle taxes that comprise approximately 82% of the town's operating revenue. Sewer Use Fees are also collected under the direction of the Prospect Water Pollution Control Authority. The Tax Collector’s office operates under the authority of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Real Estate taxes amounting to more than $100 are due in two equal installments on July 1st and January 1st.
Personal Property (business) taxes amounting to more than $100 are due in two equal installments on July 1st and January 1st.
Motor Vehicle taxes are due annually on July 1st for vehicles registered as of October 1st of the preceding year.
Supplemental Motor Vehicle taxes are due annually on January 1st for vehicles registered between October 1st and September 30th.
Sewer Use Fees are due annually on October 1st based on water usage from July 1st through June 30th. Sewer Use fees are categorized as a utility and, therefore, are not available to view online.
Interest is charged on all late payments at the rate of 1 1/2 % per month (18% per annum) from the original due date on all delinquent taxes and sewer use fees. (CT State Statute 12-146)
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Tax Collector
Megan Patchkofsky C.C.M.O
Phone:
(203) 758-4461 Ext. 123
Email:
Email the Tax Collector
Assistant Tax Collector
Phone:
(203) 758-4461 Ext. 124
Email:
Email the Asst Tax Collector
Tax Clerk
Phone:
(203) 758-4461 Ext. 126
Email:
Email the Tax Clerk
Mailing Address:
Attn: Tax Collector Office
Prospect Town Hall
36 Center St.
Prospect, CT 06712