Frequently Asked Questions

There are several ways you can submit online payments to the Town of Stoneham. You can utilize your bank’s bill pay system or you can pay through our website using our secure Unipay System. Both are fast and effective as long as the correct information is provided.

Bank (Bill Pay Method)

When you utilize your bank’s online bill payment service you are authorizing your bank to send us the payment directly. (Normally in the form of a check) This process can take up to a week to process due to the nature of the payment. General guidelines are as follows (check with your bank for specific instructions):

• Set up the Town of Stoneham as a payee
• When you submit the payment it is essential that you change the reference/notation to the specific bill type you are paying (some banks may have an account option):
  • Excise reference your Plate number
  • Water/Sewer reference your Account Number
  • Real Estate reference your Parcel Identification

This is essential for assuring proper credit to the correct account.

Paying Through the Town of Stoneham Website

When you utilize the Town of Stoneham’s Online bill payment feature your payment is submitted electronically. We accept credit cards, debit cards and electronic checks (fees when applicable). It is fast and very efficient. Simply log into our Website and visit the online bill pay website.

Simply follow the instructions. Accounts are set-up prior so no additional references/notations are necessary. Please note: Small processing fee assessed for all electronic check payments. In addition to fees for credit card usage. Please call 781-279-2660 if you have any questions.

You may request a Municipal Lien Certificate in writing by mailing your request along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Treasurer's Office
35 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180

You may also request a Municipal Lien Certificate online. The fees are as follows:

• Residential: $50
• Multifamily (3 plus): $100
• Commercial: $150

Water, sewer and trash is billed on a quarterly basis:

• February due March
• May due June
• August due September
• November due December

Payments can be made in person at the Treasurer's Office, online, by mail or by utilizing our drop-off box at the side entrance of Town Hall.

The fiscal year 2025 real estate tax rate is as follows:

• Residential -  $10.23
• Commercial - $19.40

Real Estate and Personal Property taxes are due four times a year:

• August 1
• November 1
• February 1
• May 1

Real Estate/Personal Property Tax Bills are mailed twice a year in June and in December. Each bill contains two payment stubs to be submitted with your tax payments. You can sign up for email reminders through our website.

If you received a warrant for your excise tax bill you then are required to make payment at the Deputy Collectors. The Deputy Collector is located at:
34 Salem Street
Reading, MA 01867
Phone: 781-944-8504