HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday -- Closed Saturday, Sunday, & municipal holidays
General Information for Taxpayers
ASSESSMENTS: Any questions concerning your assessment should be directed to the Tax Assessor. The Collector is responsible for the billing and collection of taxes only.
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL TAXES: The first half taxes (Preliminary) of any year are based on ½ of the previous years’ taxes. When the bill for the second half taxes (Final) is rendered, the tax rate has been established and the total years’ tax fixed. The estimated (Preliminary) amount is deducted and the remainder becomes your second half taxes. N.J.S.A. 54:4-64.
RECEIPTS: Remittances requiring a receipt must be accompanied by the entire tax bill with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Otherwise, detach the appropriate stub and mail with your check, the canceled check will be your receipt.
TAX BILL: This bill should be given to the new owner or his paying agent upon sale or exchange of this property. A charge will be imposed for a duplicate tax bill.