General Information

Real estate bills are mailed in late June and late December. Due dates are August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1. Interest begins to accrue the day after the due date.

Motor vehicle excise and boat excise bills are sent annually and are payable as indicated on the bill. Late payments will be assessed interest and late charges in accordance with Massachusetts General Law.

Payments must be received in the Collector's office by 4:30pm on the due date. Postmarks are not accepted as receipt dates. Payments must actually be received in the office to avoid additional charges

Bills can be paid in cash, by check, or by credit or debit card. Bills can be paid on the town's bill-pay system: from the home page of the town's website, click on the "Pay Bills" link in the "Citizens' Action" box.

If you use your bank's online bill payment system, such as "Home Link," be aware that the Town is actually sent a CHECK. It may take up to two weeks for the Collector's Office to receive the check from your bank. For these payments, please use this address: Town of Tisbury, PO Box 1208, Vineyard Haven, MA  02568.

Checks should be made payable to "Town of Tisbury."

Please enclose the remittance portion of the bill to ensure proper credit. If you would like a receipt, enclose a self addressed & stamped envelope with both the payment, the remittance portion, and the taxpayer portion. Please mail these payments to Town of Tisbury, PO Box 1208, Vineyard Haven, MA  02568.

If your taxes are paid by a bank or mortgage company, please contact them to ensure that they have the correct tax information for your account. Remember, as the property owner, you are responsible for the tax obligations.

Please do not post-date personal checks - it is illegal to submit post-dated checks for payment. Checks are deposited daily. If a check is dishonored by a bank for any reason, a returned check fine of $25.00 plus applicable interest and charges will be charged.

Credit cards are accepted for payments. Have your bill ready, and go to the town's website,

www.tisburyma.gov.  Select "Pay Your Tax Bill On Line" from the menu.  Online payments can be accepted until midnight on the due date without incurring any additional charges.

To apply for an Real Estate or Auto Excise abatement, please contact the Tisbury Assessor's Office.