Tax Collection / Vehicle Registration

The Office is responsible for the issuance of tax bills, the collection and reporting of taxes assessed by the Town's Tax Assessor against all real estate and personal property.  Additionally, The Tax Collection Office maintains tax records for all accounts and prepares regular reports of collected monies and delinquent properties. The Office from time-to-time as required by law transmits the roster of real estate tax accounts liens to the Tax Collector/Treasurer to enforce collection or begin the foreclosure process.

The Collector's mission is to ensure the collection and enforcement of taxes is fair and equitable for all persons paying taxes in the Town of Lisbon. The Office strives toward excellence in the following areas:

• Provide for the timely collection of all tax revenue committed to the town for collection or due from any other source.
• Promptly turn over such tax revenue funds collected to the town Treasurer to ensure timely deposit to maximize interest earnings.
• Perform all other duties required by tax collectors under Title 36 M.R.S.A. and Town Charter and Ordinances.
• Perform all other duties required by or as may from time to time be requested by the Town Manager.

This department is responsible for registering motor vehicles and recreational vehicles, collecting real estate and personal property taxes, as well as water and sewer payments.  Dump stickers may also be purchased at the Tax Office as well.