Watch Hill Fire District taxes are based on the town of Westerly property assessments as of December 31, 2024. The mill rate for taxes is approved annually at the annual Fire District meeting. Taxes for 2025 have a mill rate of 0.5050 per $1,000 (4% increase from 2024) and payment is due by September 30, 2025. Taxes unpaid after September 30, 2025 bear interest at the rate of 12% per year. Properties with unpaid taxes may have services suspended. As a reminder, bills are mailed to the Taxpayer Address that is registered with the Town of Westerly. If you would like to update your address, please do so directly with the Town of Westerly.
This year, we are excited to announce the capability to have your tax payment(s) paid via ACH withdrawal from your checking or savings account. Tax-payers with multiple properties in the District will be able to pay for all properties simultaneously. To initiate automatic ACH withdrawals, please fill out the ACH Application form attached and mail back with a voided check to:
Ann Brockman
222 Watch Hill Road
Westerly, RI 02891
WHFD taxes must be paid by check or ACH withdrawal, credit cards are not accepted.
If you would like to view your tax information online, it can be found at http://mytaxbill.net/WatchHillFireRI.
Any questions, please contact Tax Collector Ann Brockmann at tax-collector@watchhillfiredistrict.org or 401-596-2758
Thank you in advance for your payment.
