Treasurer / Collector

Responsibilities

The Treasurer/Tax Collector's Office is responsible for the collection of all monies due to the Town of Lakeville. Monies are collected for real estate taxes, personal property; motor vehicle excise taxes, departmental receipts, parking tickets and municipal lien certificates. The Treasurer/Collector is responsible for the receipt, investment, and disbursement of all Town funds, billing and collection of all taxes, as well as, issuance of municipal lien certificates.

The Treasurer's office receives all monies which come into the Town, pays all bills, including issuing payroll, is responsible for the administration of the employee's health and life insurance programs; works with the Assessor and Town Accountant's department to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Town's finances. In addition, the Treasurer is responsible for investing the Town's funds in accordance with guidelines imposed by Chapter 44, Section 55 of Massachusetts General Laws.

The Treasurer is responsible for the short and long-term borrowing which the Town Meeting has authorized with approval from the Board of Selectmen. Also, the Treasurer manages the Town's property which is in tax title or foreclosure. Delinquent property is turned over to the Treasurer annually when the the Collector does a tax taking.

Disclaimer:

Please note DOXO is not affiliated with the Town of Lakeville for online bill payment. 

All residents and taxpayers are hereby advised that the bill paying services provided by DOXO are not endorsed by the Town, nor can the Town accept any responsibility for transactions conducted through DOXO.  While this service does list contact information for the Town of Lakeville, the Town has no contract or affiliation with this company.  The Town does offer bill paying service through InvoiceCloud, which is a vendor approved by the Town.

Please do not hesitate to contact any of the staff in the office for assistance if needed.