Property Tax FAQs

What is a Homestead Declaration?

By Vermont law, property owners whose homes meet the definition of a Vermont homestead must file a Homestead Declaration with the VT Dept of Taxes annually by the April filing deadline. If eligible, it is important that you file so that you are correctly assessed the homestead tax rate on your property. It is your responsibility as the property owner to claim the property as a homestead if you meet, or expect to meet, the following requirements:

• You are a Vermont resident
• You own and occupy a homestead as your domicile as of April 1, 2024

I filed my forms but why does my bill say “non-Homestead Education”?

If you HAVE filed your HS-122 but your tax bill still shows the ‘Non-Homestead Rate’, please
remember it is likely that the Department of Taxes is still working on processing your declaration form. The Town receives an electronic download of processed Homestead Declarations each week up until October 31st. Changes to the Education Rate or to your Property Tax Credit Claims will trigger
the Town to print a REVISED bill to send to you.

If you do NOT receive a revised bill from the Town but believe you qualify for the Homestead
Education Rate or a State Payment AND you have filed your HS-122/HI-144 Tax Forms, please
call the Department of Taxes for help: 802-828-2505. For more information about how to file
Homestead Declarations contact your Tax preparer/CPA or visit the VT Department of Taxes
website: https://tax.vermont.gov/property-owners/homestead-declaration

What Are My Tax Payment Options?

• USPS– Mail your check to: Town of Montgomery PO Box 356 Montgomery Ctr VT 05471.
• E-Check or Credit Card– Pay online on our website HERE (Fees Apply: $1.50 for E-check payment & 2.65% for credit cards)
• Auto Payment (ACH)- have your Tax Payment automatically withdrawn from your bank. Fill out the application form ACH Tax Agreement or contact our Treasurer for more information
• *Secure Drop-Box– For those who are not able to arrive during office hours there is a secure drop-box mounted outside to the left of the main entrance to the Town Offices. *Please note on the Final November Deadline the Drop-box will be checked at 4:00pm sharp. Tax Payments received after the 4:00 pm deadline on the final due date are delinquent and will be handled by the Collector of Delinquent Taxes
• Escrow your taxes? Make sure your financial institution has the most recent copy of your tax bill to ensure they remit correct tax payment amount(s)

Contact Us:
Physical Office location: 86 Mountain Road, Montgomery Center VT 05471
Mailing Address: PO Box 356 Montgomery Center VT 05471
Phone: 802-326-4719 | municipalclerkmontgomery@gmail.com | montgomerytreasurer@gmail.com

Clerk’s Office Hours: Mondays 8:30-5 | Tuesdays 9-3 |Wednesdays 8:30-3 | Thursdays 8:30-3 | *Fridays 9-11:30 {please note our office will be OPEN until 4:00pm on the Final Deadline 11/8/24 for the collection of taxes}