Treasurer / Collector

Mission Statement:

The Treasurer/Collector’s Office is responsible for the billing and collection of amounts due to the city, including Real Estate Tax, Personal Property Tax, Motor Vehicle Excise Tax, and Water/Sewer Utility Bills. Additionally, we receive Parking Meter receipts, Federal and State reimbursements and grants, as well as a myriad of miscellaneous departmental permits, licenses and fees. The department is also responsible for the timely disbursements of all payrolls to City, School and retired (non-teacher retiree) employees; as well as timely disbursement of payments to the City's suppliers and vendors according to the order of appropriate city officials. The department also issues debt for both short- and long-term borrowing, which represents the investment the city often makes in its capital infrastructure. The department is also responsible for the reconciliation of all City bank accounts.

Online bill payment: 

You may pay bills via online bill payment for real estate/personal property, excise, parking, and water/sewer. We also accept credit card payments over the phone through City Hall Systems, please call 508-381-5455. Please note that the same fees apply.

Register and Pay online with City Hall Systems to pay or view all of your bills online.

All PAST DUE Parking and Excise bills can be paid on www.kelleyryan.com.

The City of Framingham accepts ACH debits/electronic checks (electronic fund transfer from your checking or savings account) and credit/debit card payments.

CONVENIENCE CHARGES

Convenience fees cover various administrative costs associated with processing these types of payments and are non-refundable. The convenience fee is automatically calculated and is shown on the payment page before you submit your payment for processing. Convenience fees will appear as a separate charge from the bill amount on your bank or credit card statement. 

Use of a charge or debit card will incur a convenience fee based on a percentage of the amount paid and depending on the type the card used. The fee when using an ACH debit is flat rate no matter the bill amount. The City of Framingham receives only the bill payment amount.

Online Payment fees: 2.95% for major credit cards and ACH payments $0.50

RETURNED PAYMENTS

Under General Laws (ter.ed) Chapter 60 Section 57A, any returned payment is subject to a penalty charge of $25 for checks under $2,500 and 1% for checks over $2,500 from the City of Framingham as well as a penalty fee from your own banking institution. Please note the City of Framingham’s banking institution deposits returned checks a second time if they do not clear the first time.

COMMUTER PARKING PAYMENTS

If you are an existing pass-holder for the Pearl Street or Waverly Street Parking lots, payments can now be made online by visiting City Hall Systems.

Payment fees are 2.95% for all major credit cards and ACH payments are $0.50.