Treasurer/Collector

*****IMPORTANT INFORMATION*****

EXCISE AND REAL ESTATE

Excise bills are sent through out the year and payable within 30 days (or by the due date) indicated on the bill.  Real Estate are sent out quarterly.  Interest and late charges will be applied (per Massachusetts General Law) to bills that are not paid by the due date.

• Payments must be received in the Collector's office by 5:00 p.m. on the due date. Postmarks are not accepted as receipt dates. Payments must be received in the office to avoid additional charges.  Non-cash payments can be dropped off anytime in the Town's Drop Box; right outside the front door of the town offices. This box is tamper-proof and will be opened by our office each day our office is open.
• Checks should be made payable to "Town of Sterling"
• Please enclose the remittance portion of the bill to ensure proper credit. If you would like a receipt, enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelope with both the payment, the remittance portion, and the taxpayer portion.
• If your taxes are being 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. Checks are deposited daily. If a check is dishonored by a bank for any reason, a returned check fine of $25, plus applicable interest and charges will be added.