TAX COLLECTION OFFICE

The Tax Collector is responsible for the yearly billing and quarterly collection of the tax levy within guidelines mandated by the State of New Jersey.

PROPERTY TAX BILLS - HOW & WHEN TO PAY
Property Tax bills are mailed out ONCE a year, usually in mid-July and cover four quarterly payments. The bill mailed in July includes the 3rd and 4th quarters of the current year and the preliminary 1st and 2nd quarters of the next year.

Payments are due quarterly: Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1. We offer a 10 day grace period, the maximum allowed by state law. If the 10th falls on a weekend or a borough holiday, the grace period is extended to the borough’s next business day.

You may pay by MAIL or in PERSON using check or cash:

Mail: Send your check with the appropriate stub from the bill to:
Borough of New Providence, 360 Elkwood Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974, Attn: Tax Collector. A receipt will be provided only if you include a stamped self-addressed return envelope.

In Person: Bring check or cash with appropriate stub to the Municipal Center, second floor, Tax Collection window.

POSTDATED CHECKS
We are required by state law to deposit payments within 48 hours. Postdated checks will be returned to your billing address unprocessed.

LATE PAYMENTS
If your payment is received in our office after the grace period has ended, your payment will be subject to interest charges. The interest is calculated back to the original due date at an annual rate of 8 percent up to $1,500 and 18 percent over $1,500 until the account is brought current. Envelope postmark is not accepted. Delinquent notices are mailed quarterly as soon as possible after the 10 day grace period has ended.

Please keep your tax bill in a safe place for future reference. We DO NOT send year-end payment statements for tax purposes. This information should be obtained from your tax bill or your own personal records.

NEW HOMEOWNERS
Because tax bills are not always transferred at closing, we try to mail duplicate bills to new homeowners. However, it is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility to obtain this information. You may always call us to obtain payment information.

HOMEOWNERS PAYING THROUGH THEIR MORTGAGE
If you have made arrangements for a mortgage company to pay your taxes, they are required to send us a tax authorization notice indicating that they should receive your original tax bill. You will receive an exact duplicate (advise copy) of the tax bill, which will include the payment coupons. Please keep this bill in a safe place. Should you terminate your escrow relationship with your bank, you will use this bill to pay future taxes. We have no way of knowing that an escrow relationship has ended unless we are notified by you or the bank.

ADDED ASSESSMENT BILLS
If improvements are made to your house, it may generate an added assessment bill in October after the regular bill has been mailed. The homeowner will then have two payments due for the 4th quarter of the current year and the 1st & 2nd quarters of the following year. If you have questions as to why this bill was generated, you should contact the Assessor’s Office.

If a mortgage company is paying your taxes AND our records reflect this relationship, they will receive a copy of this additional bill. However, not all mortgage companies will pay the added assessment. It is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility to find out if their mortgage company will pay or if they must submit payment on their own.

NJ PROPERTY TAX REBATE PROGRAMS
The State of New Jersey has instituted several rebate programs regarding property taxes. If you go to the borough’s homepage, and click on Attention Seniors & Social Security Disability Recipients, you will get general information on the Property Tax Reimbursement Program. To view complete details on the tax rebate programs, click on the following link: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml . Next click on Property Tax Relief Programs – NJ Taxation.

The State also offers a yearly $250 senior citizen deduction and veteran’s deduction. For more information visit the Tax Assessor’s Department page.

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30 PM

CONTACT NUMBERS:
Tax Collector: Monica Marino 908-665-8031

FEE SCHEDULE
Duplicate Tax Bill $5.00
Account History/Account Statement .75 per page