The following is a press release from the Town of Wilton.

The Board of Selectmen has revised the Supplemental Motor Vehicle Billing Schedule following the approval of new legislation by the state. This decision was voted on during the Mar. 3 Board of Selectmen Meeting.

Supplemental motor vehicles refer to those registered or purchased in Wilton between Oct. 2 and Sept. 30. Previously, tax bills for these vehicles, which typically covered only the months of registration and often resulted in partial bills, were due on Jan. 1. For anyone who transferred license plates from an old vehicle to a new one, the corresponding credit will appear on the bill.

Starting with the 2024 Grand List, the due date for these partial bills will change. The new billing schedule is below:

  • Vehicles registered or purchased between Oct. 2 and Apr. 30
    • Due: Jul. 1
    • Delinquent after: Aug. 1
  • Vehicles registered or purchased in May
    • Due: Aug. 1
    • Delinquent after: Sept. 1
  • Vehicles registered or purchased in June
    • Due: Sept. 1
    • Delinquent after: Oct. 1
  • Vehicles registered or purchased in July
    • Due: Oct. 1
    • Delinquent after: Nov. 1
  • Vehicles registered or purchased in August
    • Due: Nov. 1
    • Delinquent after: Dec. 1
  • Vehicles registered or purchased in September
    • Due: Dec. 1
    • Delinquent after: Jan. 1

Once a bill becomes delinquent, interest will accrue at a rate of 1.5% per month, with a minimum charge of $2. For example, if a bill is due on Jul. 1 and is paid on Aug. 2, the interest would total 3% (1.5% for July and 1.5% for August). Interest is applied on the first of every month.

Contact the Wilton Tax Collector’s office at 203.563.0125 or via email with any questions or concerns.