Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Village municipal services may have changed. To view the most current updates, please visit the COVID-19 Information page for the Town and Village.
Tax Rates
FY20 Tax Rates
Taxes are payable in two installments on Sept. 15 and March 15.
Village of Essex Junction General Fund | 0.3206 | |||
Village Economic Development | 0.0100 | |||
Town of Essex General Fund | 0.5067 | |||
Town of Essex Capital Fund | 0.0200 | |||
Tax Agreements | 0.0019 | |||
Total Municipal Rate | 0.8592 | |||
State Homestead Education Rate | 1.5385 | |||
State Non-Residential Education Rate | 1.6930 | |||
Total - HOMESTEAD | 2.3977 | |||
Total - NON-RESIDENTIAL | 2.5522 |
Utility Rates
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FY21 Water Rate: Fixed charge of $114.39 per year plus usage of $0.0198 per cubic foot
FY21 Sewer Rate: Fixed charge of $113.95 per year plus usage of $0.01076 per cubic foot
FY21 Sanitation Rate: Fixed charge of $102.63 per year plus usage of $0.006 per cubic foot
FY21 Large User Water Rate: $0.085 per 1,000 gallons
FY21 Wastewater Treatment Wholesale Rate: $3.205 per 1,000 gallons
Effective July 1, 2020 a $35 flat fee will be applied to all interim bill requests. This includes interim bill requests for the sale of property or for a change of tenant in rental properties.
Beginning in calendar year 2021, Water, Sewer, and Sanitation charges will be billed three times per year (tri-annually). Each bill will include four months of usage charges and four months of fixed charges.
Automatic Payment Information
Sign up for free automatic water/sewer payment program. To have payments automatically paid from your bank account on the due dates, please stop by 81 Main Street and fill out this form.